NESI Innovation Challenge 2026 – Call for Applications @Call for Applications

NESI Innovation Challenge 2026 – Call for Applications

The NESI Innovation Challenge 2026 is Nigeria’s premier PowerTech competition, designed to bring together students, startups, researchers, and technology enthusiasts to develop innovative solutions addressing critical challenges in the electricity and energy sector.

This initiative provides a platform for participants to transform ideas into impactful solutions that can shape the future of Nigeria’s power ecosystem. Selected participants will gain access to mentorship from industry experts, networking opportunities with key stakeholders, and the chance to compete for a share of the ₦10,000,000 prize pool.

Beyond the competition, top-performing teams will benefit from incubation opportunities, pilot project support, and pathways to scale their innovations within Nigeria’s energy sector.

The challenge invites participants to develop solutions across twelve PowerTech focus areas, including:
• Advanced Metering, Billing, and Revenue Innovation
• Grid Intelligence, Monitoring, and Automation
• Energy Theft, Loss Reduction, and Asset Protection
• Renewable Energy, Storage, and Microgrids
• Regulatory Technology (RegTech) and Compliance
• Climate, Sustainability, and Energy Transition
• Infrastructure, Hardware, and IoT for Power Systems
• Financing, Payments, and Energy Economics
• Customer Experience, Engagement, and Service Delivery
• Market Operations, Trading, and Settlement Systems
• Energy Data, AI, and Decision Intelligence
• Energy Access, Inclusion, and Affordability

The program is open to a wide range of applicants, including startup founders, university students, researchers, and other innovators with a passion for solving energy challenges through technology.

The NESI Innovation Challenge 2026 is ideal for individuals and teams committed to driving sustainable energy solutions and advancing innovation within Nigeria’s power sector.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants can submit their entries through the official application form using the link below:

Application Link

Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the challenge tracks and submit innovative, practical solutions that can contribute to improving Nigeria’s energy landscape.
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