FMYSD/BOI 60-Day App Development Challenge 2023/ How to Apply

The Federal Ministry of Youth And Sport Development in partnership with the Bank of Industry (BOI) has launched the second edition of the 60-day app development challenge for young tech enthusiasts across the country.

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The initiative which is open to applicants between the ages 18-35 according to the National Youth Policy is aimed at improving innovation and creativity among Nigerian Youth by encouraging them to develop their own app ideas and turn them into a reality by using them to solve problems within one of the shortlisted sectors listed below:

  • Agric-tech
  • Edu-tech
  • Fintech
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Telecommunications.
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  • The Agric-tech sector covers technologies related to agriculture, such as precision farming, crop monitoring, and irrigation systems. An app idea that solves a problem in this sector could be one that helps farmers optimize their crop yields, identify pests and diseases early, or streamline their irrigation systems.
  • The Edu-tech sector covers technologies related to education, such as online learning platforms, virtual classrooms, and educational games. An app idea that solves a problem in this sector could be one that helps students learn more effectively provides access to high-quality education for underserved communities, or gamifies the learning process.
  • The Health sector covers technologies related to healthcare, such as telemedicine, fitness tracking, and disease management. An app idea that solves a problem in this sector could be one that helps people manage their health more effectively provides access to healthcare for underserved communities or tracks healthy behavior.
  • The Sports sector covers technologies related to sports, such as fitness tracking, performance analysis, and sports media. An app idea that solves a problem in this sector could be one that helps athletes optimize their performance provides access to sports content for underserved communities or streamlines the process of managing a sports team.
  • The Telecommunications sector covers technologies related to telecommunications, such as mobile networks, internet service providers, and communication tools. An app idea that solves a problem in this sector could be one that helps people stay connected more easily provides access to communication tools for underserved communities, or streamlines the process of managing a telecom network.
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Eligibility (Who Can Participate): Young Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 35.

Rewards:

  • 10 Grand Prizes of N1 million each
  • Business Development Training
  • Laptops
  • 50 FMYSD Participation Certificates

Deadline: Launch & Completion Dates The Challenge commenced on Monday the 9th of January 2023. Entry Submissions close on the 10th of March 2023.

How to apply

Interested applicants should apply via https://appchallenge.ng

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