About the USPF Changemaker Challenge
The USPF Changemaker Challenge is a hackathon competition under the Innovative ICT Solutions and
Entrepreneurship Development (IISED) programme of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) aimed at
providing a platform for ICT Startups to create fully working prototypes of ICT solutions capable
of solving socioeconomic problems in Nigeria as well as deepening ICT penetration in Nigeria.
Talents & Startups who have Innovative tech solutions from a pre-defined
set of categories can apply for the Hackathon.
The 2023 edition of the programme will be held in the North and Sout regions of the country as follows:
North Region: 2nd to 4th April, 2024 in Sokoto
South Region: 16th to 18th May, 2024 in Lagos
North Region: 2nd to 4th April, 2024 in Sokoto
South Region: 16th to 18th May, 2024 in Lagos
Ten (10) of the best teams per region will be shortlisted for the hackathon events.
The top three (3) teams will in addition to receiving prize monies, undergo mentorship, incubation,
enjoy partnership in solution development & delivery, and gain exposure to potential investors
The program contributes to Nation building, ICT development, rural inclusion and economic growth.
Eligibility Criteria for the USPF Changemaker Challenge
Candidates must be Nigerian or permanent resident, residing in any part of Nigeria.
Form a Team of at least two (2) persons and maximum of three (3) persons and must apply as a team.
Candidates must be between 15 and 45 years of age.
Candidates must have NOT won a previous USPF hackathon or any other ICT hackathon in the last 24 months (2 years).
Candidates must have NOT undergone an incubation under a previous USPF hackathon or any other ICT hackathon in the last 24 months (2 years).
Candidates must have an ICT solution or idea with a possible demonstration system that falls into one of the ten categories listed below.
Form a Team of at least two (2) persons and maximum of three (3) persons and must apply as a team.
Candidates must be between 15 and 45 years of age.
Candidates must have NOT won a previous USPF hackathon or any other ICT hackathon in the last 24 months (2 years).
Candidates must have NOT undergone an incubation under a previous USPF hackathon or any other ICT hackathon in the last 24 months (2 years).
Candidates must have an ICT solution or idea with a possible demonstration system that falls into one of the ten categories listed below.
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