NEXTGEN Innovation Challenge 2026: Final Call as Deadline Closes In

Urbanscopnews reporting 

As the countdown intensifies toward the April 17, 2026 deadline, the (NBTI) has issued a compelling final call for innovators across Nigeria and beyond to seize the opportunity presented by the NEXTGEN Innovation Challenge.

In a strongly worded appeal, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NBTI, , emphasized the urgency for aspiring innovators, entrepreneurs, and solution-driven thinkers to take decisive action by submitting their applications before the closing date.

Describing the initiative as a transformative platform, Raji noted that the NEXTGEN Innovation Challenge is not merely a competition, but a strategic gateway designed to convert innovative ideas into tangible, high-impact solutions capable of addressing real-world challenges.

According to him, the programme offers selected participants access to a robust ecosystem of global experts, intensive capacity-building sessions, and a high-level innovation boot camp scheduled to take place in Abuja. Beyond local engagement, participants will benefit from international exposure through an exclusive United Kingdom roadshow spanning major cities, where they will connect with investors, industry leaders, and strategic partners.

He further highlighted that finalists will have the rare opportunity to showcase their innovations on a global stage during the Grand Finale in London—an event expected to attract key stakeholders from across the international innovation and investment landscape.

Raji underscored that the initiative is tailored to elevate promising innovators into globally relevant contributors, providing avenues for funding, mentorship, partnerships, visibility, and market expansion.

He urged interested applicants to act swiftly and decisively, stressing that “opportunity responds to those prepared to act with clarity, courage, and conviction.”

Prospective participants are encouraged to submit their applications via the official portal at www.nextgeninnovation.ng before the April 17 deadline.

The statement concluded with goodwill messages for the Easter season, encouraging renewed hope, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence among all aspiring innovators.