By Ukpa Ewa
The Anambra State Government has announced the maiden edition of the Anambra Innovation Week, scheduled to take place from November 25 to November 29, 2024, in the state.
Speaking at a press conference
in Awka, the Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on the Solution
Innovation District (SID), Chinwe Okoli, stated that the event aims to showcase
Nigeria and Africa's vibrant technology and innovation.
According to Okoli, the
five-day event will feature exhibitions, competitions, masterclasses, and
workshops designed to advance technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. She
further disclosed that the Governor has prioritized infrastructure development,
with 13.7 hectares of land designated for the Solution Innovation District
(SID) and construction currently underway.
Hon. Okoli also announced the
"Battle for Solutions" competition, with over ₦100 million in cash
prizes to be won, inviting Nigerian startups and innovators to pitch solutions
addressing critical societal challenges in the health sector, renewable energy,
environment, among others. Applications for the competition are open on the
Anambra Innovation Week website and social media platforms.
For more information, visit: https://innovationweek.anambrastate.gov.ng
or follow Solution Innovation District on social media platforms.
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