2016 Etisalat Prize for Innovation: Call for Entries enters final stage #GreatInventionSeries

Anticipation is building across Nigeria’s technology space as the call for entries for this year’s edition of the Etisalat Prize for Innovation enters its final week.

Tech geeks and innovators alike it seems, cannot wait to see the quality of entries that will be submitted for the 2016 edition of the Prize; and most of these enthusiasts expect a keen competition this year similar to those of previous editions.

The call for entries which opened in July will officially close on September 9. To submit entries, visit: prizeforinnovation.etisalat.com.ng . Winners will be announced in November 2016

Etisalat Nigeria, initiators of the Prize had announced the call for entries to the 2016 edition of the Prize as a demonstration of the essence of innovation to the advancement of technology entrepreneurs in Nigeria.

The prize which is part of Etisalat Nigeria’s commitment to promote mobile broadband penetration in Nigeria is designed to reward innovations that can encourage mobile broadband utilisation in Nigeria and Africa at large.

Chief Executive Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Matthew Willsher said the Etisalat Prize for Innovation is a reflection of the character of Etisalat in promoting and nurturing talent, since the platform would extend the conversation on the revolutionary impact of innovation and technology as it addresses social challenges the country.

The 2016 Etisalat Prize for Innovation will be awarded in two categories: Most Innovative Product/Service category which is worth =N=5,000,000 and Most Innovative Idea category worth =N=2,000,000. Both winners and the top 10 finalists will receive training at the Enterprise Development Centre of the Pan Atlantic University, Lagos.

 

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