According to the brains behind the grant, the initiative is to support tech enthusiasts with creative solutions to address pressing societal, financial, environmental, and economic challenges, reinforcing the Movement’s commitment to nation-building through technology.

The winners of this initiative will be unveiled at the City Boy Movement Annual Youth Summit,scheduled for Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

A statement made yesterday said that the. grant awards are structured to provide substantial support to the top three innovators: ₦5 million for the first-place winner, ₦3 million for the second-place winner, and ₦2 million for the third-place winner.

These grants aim to empower young tech leaders to refine their projects and scale them for widespread impact.

“The event will feature an impressive lineup of stakeholders in the tech ecosystem, including Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister for Communication and Digital Economy.These grants aim to empower young tech leaders to refine their projects and scale them for widespread impact.

“The event will feature an impressive lineup of stakeholders in the tech ecosystem, including Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister for Communication and Digital Economy.

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, will be the Special Guest of Honour, with Mr. Seyi Tinubu and Mr. Kamorudeen Yusuf serving as hosts.

“Other notable figures such as Charles Odii, Director-General of SMEDAN, and Dr. Oluwatoyin Afiz of ITF will participate in panel discussions focused on the role of technology in driving economic growth and solving societal problems,” the statement added.

A specialised panel session on technology and innovation will highlight topics such as artificial intelligence, financial technology, renewable energy solutions, and digital transformation.

DAILYTRUST