ClosedCompetition/PrizeNigeria
National AI Innovation Challenge (NAIC) 2026 – Build with N-ATLAS
National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), NITDA / FMCIDE
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- Amount or benefit
- Not stated by funder
- Deadline
- Not announced2026 edition: applications 22 Sept–12 Oct 2026 (closed); finals at Digital Nigeria Showcase 8–10 Nov 2026
- Who can apply
- Nigerian citizens (18+) or CAC-registered Nigerian entities, or teams led from an accredited Nigerian university, submitting a working solution integrated with the N-ATLAS language model; concept-only proposals are not eligible.
- Location rule
- Nigeria only
- Applicant type
- Individual, Business, Researcher/Academic
- Stage
- Early-stage, Growth
- Sectors
- Technology & innovationResearch & science
- Notes
- Winner benefits listed as recognition, pilots and partnerships; no cash amount stated.