Do you think you have Nigeria's next big innovation or idea?
Etisalat Nigeria has staked the sum of N7 million for the winners of the 2015 edition of the Etisalat Prize for Innovation, a competition meant to reward software developers for the most innovative mobile broadband product, idea or service that positively impacts on mobile users in Nigeria.
According to the telecoms company, the competition is aimed at encouraging and celebrating valuable innovation in the Nigerian market and is awarded in two categories. The first prize of N5 million is for the most innovative product or service launched in the last 12 months and a second prize of N2 million is for the most innovative idea.
WHO
IS ELIGIBLE? entry is open to the nigerian mobile broadband community. this includes
SME’s and individuals developing innovative mobile broadband solutions.
entry is open to:
- handset and/or device manufacturers and customers:
- dongles & modems.
- embedded devices.
- tablets & eReaders. - apps developers and other software service providers making use of mobile broadband capability.
- content developers
- the product or service submitted must have been launched and commercially available within 12 months, prior to the closing deadline of the prize.
- supporting evidence must be provided for launch and quoted commercial figures including details of locations or regions where the service is available.
RULES
AND REGULATIONS: Full rules and regulations can be found here
PRIZES: Sub-Category 1: Existing product or service (launched in the last 12 months)
• N5, 000, 000 cash prize
• 2 Smartphones/Tablets/Mobile Devices
• Etisalat Mifi (with free data for one year)
• Business Development Mentoring (in-House)
• Promotion of product using Etisalat Online Platforms
Sub-Category 2: Innovative Idea (SME or individual)• N5, 000, 000 cash prize
• 2 Smartphones/Tablets/Mobile Devices
• Etisalat Mifi (with free data for one year)
• Business Development Mentoring (in-House)
• Promotion of product using Etisalat Online Platforms
• N2, 000, 000 cash prize
• 2 Smartphones/Tablets/Mobile Devices
• Etisalat Mifi (with free data for one year)
• Business Development Mentoring (in-House)
HOW
TO APPLY: click here to submit an entry.