NESI INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2026

Official Application Form

SECTION A: TEAM & STARTUP INFORMATION

Eligibility & Basic Screening

1. Startup / Team Name

2. Primary Contact Person (Full Name)

3. Email Address

4. Phone Number (WhatsApp-enabled preferred)

5. Country of Residence

6. Team Size

7. Brief Team Background

SECTION B: TRACK SELECTION

Relevance & Focus

8. Primary Hackathon Track

SECTION C: PROBLEM DEFINITION

Judging Focus: Problem Relevance & Clarity

9. What specific problem are you solving in the electricity / energy sector?

10. Who experiences this problem most, and why does it matter?

SECTION D: SOLUTION DESCRIPTION

Judging Focus: Innovation & Originality

11. Describe your solution clearly and simply.

12. What makes your solution innovative compared to existing approaches?

SECTION E: TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY & READINESS

Judging Focus: Feasibility & Execution

13. Current Stage of Your Solution

14. What technology does your solution use?

15. What proof do you have that this solution can work?

16. Supporting Links or Evidence (Optional)

SECTION F: IMPACT & SCALABILITY

Judging Focus: Market & Sector Impact

17. What measurable impact can your solution deliver?

18. How scalable is your solution across Nigeria and/or Africa?

SECTION G: SUSTAINABILITY & LONG-TERM VALUE

Judging Focus: Sustainability

19. How will this solution be sustained financially or operationally?

SECTION H: TEAM CAPABILITY

Judging Focus: Team Strength

20. Why is your team well-positioned to execute this solution?

SECTION I: SUPPORT & EXPECTATIONS

Program Fit

21. What do you hope to gain from participating in the NESI Innovation Challenge?

SECTION J: DECLARATIONS

Compliance & Integrity

22. Intellectual Property Declaration

I confirm that this solution is original and does not infringe on any third-party intellectual property.

23. Accuracy & Consent Declaration

I confirm that all information provided is accurate and I consent to participate under the NESI Innovation Challenge rules and guidelines.