Next-Gen Innovators Challenge
CHALLENGE SCOPE
Solve Operational & Academic Bottlenecks
Student teams must identify a tangible challenge within their school environment and construct a working prototype using their school’s computer lab infrastructure.
ROADMAP TO LANDMARK STAGE
4 Competition Phases
Click on each phase below to inspect requirement checkpoints and evaluation details.
Stage 1→Portal Submission
Problem Statement & Architecture
Deadline: November 15th, 2026
High school student teams submit their problem statement, target beneficiaries, and proposed solution architecture via the TRA online portal. Submissions must include a brief video demo or technical diagram demonstrating the prototype built inside their computer lab.
Deliverables;
- Problem Definition PDF
- 2-Min Demo Link (Drive/YouTube)
- ICT Mentor Endorsement
Stage 2→Virtual Interview
Screening & Top 5 Selection
Deadline: Nov 20th – Nov 25th.
The screening panel selects 10 shortlisted schools for virtual interviews. Judges evaluate technical feasibility, originality, and student involvement. The top 5 high schools are selected to advance to the live stage finals.
Deliverables;
- 15-Min Virtual Presentation
- Live Code/Hardware Inspection.
- Top 5 Finalists Announcement
Stage 3→Landmark Event Center
Live Final Stage Pitch
Deadline: TRA 3.0 Main Event Day
Two student representatives per school pitch their working prototype live on stage in front of tech leaders, venture builders, and government stakeholders at Tech Revolution Africa 3.0.
Deliverables;
- 5-Min Live Stage Pitch
- 3-Min Q&A with Panel Judges
- Live Prototype Demo
Stage 4→Celebration & Awards
Winner Recognition & ICT Lab Support
Deadline: Grand Finale Ceremony
Winners are crowned live on stage. The organizers officially hand over trophies, cash prizes, and ICT lab equipment support vouchers worth up to ₦2,000,000 to the winning schools.
Deliverables;
- Trophy & Cash Handover
- ₦2.0M ICT Equipment Voucher
- National Media Coverage