Pre-Summit Competition Nigeria 2026 Geoinnovation GIS Challenge 2026

Solve Real Problems. Map Better Futures.

What is the Challenge?

A pre-summit competition to discover innovative geospatial problem-solvers. Participants use GIS to investigate real-world challenges in Nigeria and develop practical solutions.

This is not a live hackathon — participants submit their completed work for public voting and social media engagement. Top entries will be showcased at the main Summit.

Who Can Participate?

Open to individuals or teams of up to 4 members. The challenge is entirely software-neutral.

What to Submit

Project Media (video, photo, or map graphic — maximum 50MB) accompanied by a Project Scope PDF.

CHALLENGE THEME

GEOSPATIAL INNOVATION FOR A SAFER AND MORE RESILIENT NIGERIA

Key Focus Areas:

₦300,000 Grand Prize Cash reward, Award Certificate & 3-Month GGIS License

How to Win

Determined by Highest Vote Count combined with Highest Social Media Interaction on LinkedIn & Instagram using official event hashtags.

  • 11th Sep 2026 Challenge Released
  • 10th Oct 2026 Registration Closes
  • 13th Nov 2026 Submission Deadline
  • Summit 2026 Winners Showcased