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NCDMB Maiden programme
Tech Innovation Challenge
A Maiden initiative of the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB), promoting Research to Commercialization (R2C) and bridging the gap from concept to commerce.
Promoting Research to Commercialization (R2C) · Innovate · Accelerate · Commercialise · Succeed
Competitors
Meet the top 15 innovators advancing to the physical bootcamp.
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About TIC
From Lab to Market
The Tech Innovation Challenge (TIC) is a Maiden NCDMB programme promoting Research to Commercialization (R2C), bridging the gap from concept to commerce for Nigeria's energy innovators.
Advancing Nigerian Content, Driving Innovation. Partnering for Progress.
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From Lab to Market
Bridging the Gap from Concept to Commerce
A clear pathway from discovery to market launch.
Stage 01
Research
Innovative ideas & discovery.
Stage 02
Development
Prototype & testing.
Stage 03
Commercialization
Market launch and growth.
Tech Transfer
Moving research into usable solutions.
Industry Partnerships
Linking innovators with energy stakeholders.
Funding & Investment
Pathways to scale high-potential solutions.
Business Strategy
Building market-ready ventures.
The Journey
Programme Phases
A competitive multi-stage process from screening to incubation.
Participants
Top 30, Screening
Top 15, Online Pitching
Competitors & Winners
Mobilisation
Nationwide call and programme activation.
Screening
Expert panel selects the top 30 innovators.
Pitching
Virtual pitches to shortlist 15 competitors.
Mentorship
Four-week structured training with industry mentors.
Bootcamp
Intensive physical programme at NCDMB Tower, Yenagoa.
Finals
Grand finale: 3–5 August 2026 at NCDMB Towers.
Incubation
Post-competition support, funding access, and linkages.
The Board
About NCDMB
Driving Local Content, Building the Nation
Established in 2010 by the NOGICD Act, the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board guides, monitors, and coordinates local content development across Nigeria's oil and gas industry, from the Nigerian Content Tower in Yenagoa.
TIC is a Maiden NCDMB programme, extending the Board's commitment to research, capacity building, and indigenous innovation from lab to market.
Capacity Development
Deepening indigenous capability across people, infrastructure, and local suppliers.
Research & Development
Advancing Nigerian Content through research, training, and innovation programmes.
Compliance & Monitoring
Ensuring operators meet Nigerian Content requirements across the value chain.
Industry Growth
Growing in-country participation and industrialisation of oil, gas, and linkage sectors.
Implementing Partner
Partnering for Progress
Explore the Maiden Edition programme, contestants, and how to connect with TIC 2026.