NLNG Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation 2026 ( USD 100,000.00 Prize)

  •  Contest
  •  30-Apr-2026
  •   Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

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NLNG invites innovators, scientists, startups, practitioners, and interdisciplinary teams worldwide to submit entries for The 2026 Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation. The Prize seeks high-impact, innovative, and scalable solutions that deploy Artificial Intelligence or Information Communication Technology (ICT) or Digital Technologies to address clearly defined development challenges relevant to Nigeria. Both research-led innovations and practice-led, field-tested solutions are strongly encouraged.

Entry Theme: Innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Information Communication Technology (ICT) or Digital Technologies for Development

Eligibility Criteria

  • The award is open to scientists and innovators worldwide (Nigerians and non-Nigerians) involved in the application of science and innovation to proffer solutions in Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Information Communication Technology (ICT) or Digital Technologies for Development.
  • Members of the Advisory Board or Panel of Judges or their relatives are not allowed to enter their works for the science and innovation prize during their year of service as well as the following year.
  • NLNG staff or their immediate family members are ineligible to enter the prize during their years of service and five (5) years post-service.
  • The work should be of outstanding merit and should have advanced the frontiers of knowledge and/or provide an innovative technology in Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Information Communication Technology (ICT) or Digital Technologies for Development.
  • The entry should be a completed scientific work or innovative technology, substantiated by either a proof of concept or tangible societal impact.
  • Only one entry can be submitted by an individual or group.
  • All materials in support of the entry must be submitted within the time stipulated.

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