ClosedCompetition/PrizeNigeria only

National AI Innovation Challenge (NAIC) 2026 – Build with N-ATLAS

National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), NITDA / FMCIDE

Amount or benefit
Not stated by funder
Deadline
Not announced
Where
Nigeria only
The current round is closed. Save it to your tracker to prepare early for the next one.
Check the funder’s page for the next round

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.

Applicant type
IndividualBusinessResearcher/Academic
Business stage
Early-stageGrowth
Location rule
Nigeria only
Nigeria only
Sectors
Technology & innovationResearch & science

What you get

Not stated by funder

Notes
Winner benefits listed as recognition, pilots and partnerships; no cash amount stated.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Not announced
Deadline details
2026 edition: applications 22 Sept–12 Oct 2026 (closed); finals at Digital Nigeria Showcase 8–10 Nov 2026
Status
Closed

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (ncair.nitda.gov.ng) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteThe deadline is not announced yet. Check the official page for the next round. Apply at ncair.nitda.gov.ng. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
ncair.nitda.gov.ng
From the official page
“Applications Open – 22 September 2026 | Deadline – 12 October 2026”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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