USPF Seeks Entries For N10m Tech Innovation Challenge, Targets 23m Underserved

The Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) has launched a nationwide technology innovation challenge to identify and support homegrown digital solutions capable of addressing challenges confronting an estimated 23.37 million Nigerians living in unserved and underserved communities.
The initiative known as the USPF Changemaker Challenge, is expected to attract innovation teams and early-stage startups from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with a N10 million prize pool and a four-week incubation programme for selected finalists.
The competition, implemented in partnership with Ubulu Africa, opened applications on November 2 and will close on November 15, 2026.
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