NCC Talent Hunt Research Hackathon 2023: Winners Emerge
NCC Talent Hunt Research Hackathon 2023. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced the winners of the third edition of its Talent Hunt Research Hackathon. The hackathon, which took place in Abuja from October 20 to 22, 2023, brought together startups and entrepreneurs from across the country to compete for grants to support their research projects.
NCC Talent Hunt Research Hackathon 2023: Winners Emerge
The winners of the hackathon are:
- Blockchain-enabled Data Protection Solutions for Enhancing Regulatory Compliance: Know-Now Limited
- Assistive Technology Solutions for the Elderly and People with Disabilities: Spex Care LimitedÂ
- Technology Solutions for Renewable Energy in Rural Areas: Solaris GreenTech Hub
Each of the winning teams will receive a grant of N10 million to support the development of their research projects.
The NCC Talent Hunt Research Hackathon is part of the NCC’s Strategic Vision Plan for 2023-2025, which aims to promote the development of new technologies and indigenous content through cutting-edge research. The goal is to stimulate sustainable economic growth and development in Nigeria.
The NCC congratulated the winners of the hackathon and wished them all the best in their research projects. The Commission has also expressed its commitment to supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in the Nigerian telecommunications sector.
Impact of the hackathon
The NCC Talent Hunt Research Hackathon has had a significant impact on the Nigerian telecommunications sector. The hackathon has helped to identify and support innovative startups and entrepreneurs who are developing solutions to some of the sector’s most pressing challenges.
For example, the winning team in the “Blockchain-enabled Data Protection Solutions for Enhancing Regulatory Compliance” category is developing a solution that will help telecommunications companies to comply with data protection regulations more effectively. The winning team in the “Assistive Technology Solutions for the Elderly and People with Disabilities” category is developing a solution that will help to improve the lives of people with disabilities by providing them with access to assistive technologies. And the winning team in the “Technology Solutions for Renewable Energy in Rural Areas” category is developing a solution that will provide rural communities with access to renewable energy.
The NCC Talent Hunt Research Hackathon is a great example of how the government can support innovation and entrepreneurship in the private sector. The hackathon has helped to identify and support startups and entrepreneurs who are developing solutions that have the potential to make a positive impact on the Nigerian economy and society.
