STIC – Science and Technology Innovation Challenge

Why it matters

We are in the fourth industrial revolution where technology is positively disrupting EVERY sector-including, but not limited to finance, education, health, transportation, entertainment, communication, and retail. The STIC will challenge the next generation of Nigerians to think of innovative ways to apply science and technology to solving the deep problems experienced in every sector of the Nigerian economy. Winners of the 2020 STIC will not only get prizes, but will gain exposure to industry experts who will mentor them to scale their innovation into business ideas that will remain profitable, while providing more jobs and creating wealth.

Encourage research and development (R&D) as well as local content development in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
Facilitate the development of research-based, technologically-driven, innovative and profitable entrepreneurial ventures.
Foster collaboration among tertiary institutions and the private sector for the development of local content.
Inspire Nigerian students to embrace and imbibe the culture of critical thinking and R & D.
Challenge Nigerian students to develop home-grown innovations that support the Nigerian development drive
Position the Nigerian Content and Development Management Board (NCDMB) as a front-runner in encouraging R & D among Nigerian students while also stimulating ideas that can open up development in science, engineering and technology.