Nigerian Genius Competition 2026 for Engineering Students - Win ₦1,000,000
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The Nigerian Genius Competition 2026 invites the brightest engineering students across Nigeria to tackle real-world engineering and manufacturing challenges. The campus edition brings together innovative undergraduate teams to learn, collaborate, and build practical solutions to some of the country’s most pressing problems.
Participants gain hands-on exposure to advanced engineering tools, mentorship, and teamwork while competing for national recognition.
Competition Overview
Type: Contest
Organizer: Nigerian Genius
Venue: Advanced Engineering Centre (AEC), Aba
Duration: 1 week (accommodation and feeding provided)
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Application Deadline: January 11, 2026
Grand Prize:
The winning team receives ₦1,000,000 to further develop and scale their solution.
Why Participate?
- Work on real engineering and manufacturing challenges
- Build practical, industry-relevant skills
- Collaborate with top student innovators nationwide
- Gain visibility, mentoring, and career opportunities
- Compete for funding to advance your project
How to Apply
Interested students should assemble a team and submit their application before the deadline.
For enquiries and further information:
Phone: 0813 900 8074
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- To participate, teams must meet the following requirements:
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- Applicants must be undergraduate students enrolled in a Nigerian university or polytechnic.
- Teams must consist of three members (including at least one female participant is strongly encouraged).
- Teams should demonstrate complementary technical skills such as: CAD & CAM Embedded systems PCB design Welding and fabrication Other relevant engineering competencies
- CAD & CAM
- Embedded systems
- PCB design
- Welding and fabrication
- Other relevant engineering competencies
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