SITEI 2024 Competition for Developing Africa’s Extractive Sector (Up to N250,000 Cash Prize)
Do you want to influence the extractive industries in Nigeria? Now calling all visionary thinkers! The SITEI 2024 competition is now open, seeking innovative solutions to pressing sustainability challenges in the oil, gas, and mining industries.
Incentives for creative thinking and thought leadership in sustainable practices within Africa’s extractive industry are the main means of encouraging participation in this competition. We invite individuals or groups to present feasible solutions to the problems that Nigeria’s sectors are facing, with a focus on sustainability and green finance.
Theme: Designing a Game-Changing Green-Financing Solution
Participants will focus on the theme of “Designing a Game-Changing Green-Financing Solution for Africa’s Extractive Sector.” Your task is to propose solutions that address current sustainability challenges within the sector, demonstrating how green financing can be sourced and leveraged to drive these initiatives forward.
Join any of these WhatsApp Groups to receive more scholarships and other opportunities
For chats, help and support, Join our Telegram Community.
Program Summary
Type: | Competitions |
For: | Innovators in Nigeria |
Deadline: | October 10, 2024 |
Key Benefit: | Up to N250,000 cash prize |
Sponsor: | |
Learn: | Take certified course ↗️ |
Who can apply?
- The competition is open to individuals or teams of up to three members, offering flexibility for both solo innovators and collaborative thinkers.
Why apply?
- Showcase Your Ideas: Make your creative solutions visible to stakeholders and industry experts.
- Networking Opportunities: Make connections with other attendees, prominent figures in the field, and possible partners who share your commitment to sustainability.
- Win Exciting Prizes: The best pitches will be rewarded with prizes that may include mentorship opportunities and potential funding for your projects.
Prizes
- Winner: ₦250,000 cash prize + feature in SITEI post-conference media + potential mentoring opportunity.
- Runner Up: Plaque + feature in SITEI post-conference media.
How to Apply
To participate, you need to submit a written pitch (500-700 words) that includes:
- Participant Profile: A brief introduction of yourself or your team members, highlighting your backgrounds in sustainability, the extractive sector, or related fields.
- Proposed Solution: A clear, practical, innovative, and scalable solution that aligns with the theme. Your proposal should demonstrate its potential for sustainable mining and how it incorporates green financing strategies relevant to Nigeria’s extractive industries
Send email to [email protected].
Deadline: October 10, 2024.
Before you apply, these are for you: