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About the Challenge More Than a Competition The Innovation Challenge is an expanded, holistic initiative that builds on OPay's flagship ₦1.2 billion, 10-year scholarship commitment. By combining financial aid with an innovation challenge, professional skill-building, mentorship, and job placement opportunities, it provides talented Nigerian undergraduates with an enabling platform to become the next generation of African technovators and drivers of digital transformation. Objectives Build digital and problem-solving skills in Nigeria's next generation of innovators. Drive technology solutions for real social impact — from healthcare to agriculture to finance. Connect top talent with mentorship, funding, and career opportunities in Africa's tech ecosystem. Innovation Theme Choose Your Domain Participants can innovate across any of these high-impact sectors reshaping Africa's future. Fintech & Digital Payments Healthtech Cybersecurity & Data Protection Edtech AI & Automation for Social Good Climate & Sustainability Solutions Agritech Digital Tools for SMEs & Informal Sector Eligibility Criteria Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in AI-assisted design (canva-gemini workflow) Must be an undergraduate student offering any course of study in a Nigerian Tertiary Institution. Must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score of 2.8/4 for Colleges/Polytechnics, or 3.5/5 (second-class upper credit) for Universities. Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate significant financial hardship.