Welcome to NEXTGEN 2026 — Inspiring Innovation. Driving Change. Shaping the Future.

The NEXTGEN Innovation Challenge 2026 is proudly organised by the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) — a Federal Government agency under the leadership of Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji, in partnership with UKALD, a UK-based consultancy firm.

The Challenge is Nigeria’s leading innovation platform — connecting visionary entrepreneurs, researchers, and young talents with global investors, governments, and development partners to accelerate the growth of transformative ideas and technologies.

🚀 About NEXTGEN 2025

The 2025 Edition achieved remarkable success and international recognition:

Officially adopted by the Commonwealth for implementation across 56 member states.
Featured 105 top innovators from across Nigeria, representing diverse sectors and regions.
Concluded with a prestigious Grand Finale in London, where the winning innovator secured £1.5 million in investment support to scale an advanced solar platform.
Included customised training at Teesside University, United Kingdom.
Featured in an upcoming BBC documentary showcasing Nigerian innovation excellence.
Fostered global collaborations with Innovation Africa (Israel), HYPREP, and other international partners — culminating in a joint presentation at Chatham House, London (December 2025).

NEXTGEN 2026: Developing Nigeria’s Innovation Ecosystem

Building on this strong foundation, the 2026 Edition will further unite academia, government, and private investors to accelerate innovation in alignment with Nigeria’s national priorities and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

NEXTGEN 2026 aims to strengthen Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem, create a platform for commercialising indigenous technologies, and position the country as a regional hub for science, technology, and innovation excellence.

NextGen 2026 will be strategically focused on life-transforming innovations across key sectors:

3D Animation & Advanced Design

Advanced semi conductors that reduces power consumption and cost

Software & App Development

Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Robotics

Safety and Tracking Devices

Future telecom – 6G and AI integration

Green and Renewable Energy Technologies

Climate Resilience & Flood Detection Systems

Women in Tech & Gender-Inclusive Innovation

🗓️ NEXTGEN 2026: What’s Ahead

EVENT TIMELINE

Kick-Off: February 2026
NEXTGEN 3-Day Innovation Boot Camp: July 2026, Abuja — featuring expert-led training, prototype development, and mentorship with the support of Teesside University (UK), Google, and other international partners.
Grand Finale: October 2026, London (ExCeL Centre) Or Toronto Canada — where top innovators will showcase their solutions to a global audience of investors, policymakers, and industry leaders.

🖼️ NEXTGEN 2025 in Pictures

Experience the highlights of NEXTGEN 2025 — from training sessions at Teesside University to the London Grand Finale.

Pictures from the kick off ceremony

Presentation from some of the innovators

Register for NEXTGEN 2026

Be part of the next generation of innovators transforming Africa and the world.

Click here to register

Submit your entry before May 28^th, 2026.
Selected innovators will be invited for screening, mentorship, and participation in the NEXTGEN 2026 Boot Camp and Grand Finale.

🌐 Join the NEXTGEN Movement

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