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Geo-Innovation Challenge

“Turning location intelligence into solutions that matter.”

Who Should Participate?

Innovators & Startups

  • Early stage and growth-stage startups building geospatial, civic-tech, climate-tech, agri-tech, or security related solutions
  • Founders and co-founders leveraging location intelligence, data analytics, and emerging technologies
  • Social enterprises applying geospatial solutions for public good

Students & Research Teams

  • Undergraduate and postgraduate students in GIS, engineering, computer science, data science, environmental studies, urban planning, and related disciplines
  • Multidisciplinary student teams combining technical, policy, and design skills
  • University innovation hubs and research groups

Early Career & Young Professionals

  • GIS analysts, data scientists, software developers, and researchers
  • Young professionals seeking to turn ideas into deployable geospatial solutions
  • Participants of GIFON Bootcamps and Capacity Development programmes

Public Sector & Development Practitioners

  • Analysts and professionals from government MDAs working on security, planning, infrastructure, climate, or development challenges
  • Development practitioners addressing SDGs, humanitarian response, and resilience
  • Policy and planning professionals interested in data-driven innovation

Technology & Creative Talent

  • Software developers, UI/UX designers, and product managers collaborating on geospatial solutions
  • AI, remote sensing, drone, and open data enthusiasts
  • Hackers, makers, and problem solvers with an innovation mindset

Ready to Apply?

Join us in building the future of geospatial intelligence in Nigeria.

Note:Our programs are designed to be inclusive. If you don't see your exact role listed but believe you can contribute or benefit, please reach out to us.