NITDA National AI Innovation Challenge (NAIC) 2026 — Academia & Enterprise tracks

What you get

Academia track: technical mentorship, API credentials, compute credits, summit invite. Enterprise track: government procurement pathway review, incubation support, investor intros, directory listing

The one thing that decides if you qualify

Academia: team lead at accredited Nigerian university + institutional endorsement. Enterprise: Nigerian citizens 18+ or CAC-registered company

Good to know

• Deadline: Mon 12 Oct 2026
• Cost to apply: Free to apply
• Where: Open to all states