Introduction
The application of creativity to address a problem results in innovation. However, for innovation to impact society, it must leave the confines of its creator and become diffused and used by society. This is the moment it becomes a business/enterprise proposition. Many young creative minds have excellent ideas to address the myriad of problems and challenges our society faces today, however, because they do not have the conducive space to flourish as innovators, these ideas remain stacked at the level of fascination. Even where they are successful in transforming the ideas into innovation, the innovation remains isolated and unknown and therefore not being deployed to address the problems they are meant to address.
Creativity and innovative minds in society are not only assets that can generate wealth and solutions to our problems but also helps us to create jobs that will address youth unemployment in the country. Yet for us to leave and deploy creativity and innovation, we must build the appropriate institutions, systems and platforms for creative minds to transform their tech ideas into a business.
Recognising that this important work cannot be left to the government alone, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) is working to support talented youth in achieving their dreams of converting their tech ideas into real businesses through incubators and accelerator programmes. This would provide innovators with space, support and systems to convert their ideas /skills into a business and link them up to accelerator programmes and venture capital across the world to transition into sustainable businesses.
As part of the process to select qualified candidates for this initiative, CITAD is organising a
a one-day workshop that will focus on learning how to leverage global opportunities in the
technological space and transform tech ideas into business.
This is an invite for qualified interested persons to apply
Requirements
The potential candidate must:
- Be able to communicate in Basic English
- Have a clear idea of what technology he/she wants to convert into business
- Must be a resident of Kano State
- Is willing to build and run a technology-based business enterprises
- Between the age of 15 to 25
Conditions of Participation
Successful candidates will undergo the following:
- Ideation workshops at which they will articulate their tech ideas
- Implementation period during which participants will be teamed and guided to produce
- specific unique products or solutions.
- Accelerator Programme to find investors and venture support for the business
NOTE: This is not an employment engagement. Participants are not going to be paid money or
any allowance for their participation.
Method of application
Interested persons who meet the requirements can apply by filling out the application form below no later than August 26, 2024.