NITDA Fourth Industrial Revolution Technology Program 2023-2024 (up to N10 Million)

The NITDA Fourth Industrial Revolution Technology Application (4IRTA) serves as NITDA’s platform for showcasing the potential of 4IR technologies (UAVs, IoT, AI, and Blockchain) in various sectors of the Nigerian economy. These demonstration projects will be designed as pilots to demonstrate how these technologies can be successfully implemented in Nigeria. The Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance (Hamdan Foundation) generously supports the Prize, which is awarded every two years.

Eligibility

The 10 selected projects will focus on the application of UAV, IoT, AI, and Blockchain in different agricultural sub-sectors, such as crop production, fishery, livestock, and forestry. Project proposals must demonstrate the use of 4IR Technologies to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability in Nigeria.

Selection Criteria

• Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
• Innovations: Innovative use of 4IR technology to improve agricultural productivity
  Impacts: Potential to generate significant economic and social benefits for farmers
  Feasibility: Technical feasibility with a plan for scaling
  Sustainability: Clear sustainability plan for long-term success

Award

Selected projects will receive up to N10,000,000 in funding to deepen the application of 4IR technologies in their work. The Ministry of Agriculture will provide support to selected pilot farms and navigate a path to scale and sustainability.

Application Process

Applications for the project are now open and must be submitted online by the closing date of December 7, 2023. Successful applicants will be contacted no earlier than 6 weeks after the closing date.

Deadline: December 7, 2023

To apply, click HERE.