The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has initiated a nationwide search for innovative startups as part of preparations for GITEX Nigeria 2025. This ambitious project, titled the GITEX Nigeria 2025 Regional Roadshow, is designed to scout and empower promising tech entrepreneurs across all six geopolitical zones of the country.
This initiative aims to provide a platform for Nigeria’s emerging tech talents to showcase groundbreaking ideas and scalable solutions that address real-world challenges. As the digital economy gains momentum, the roadshow aligns with national efforts to elevate innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital inclusion.
Nigeria’s technology sector has demonstrated tremendous potential in recent years, producing globally recognized startups such as Flutterwave, Andela, and Paystack. Yet, beneath the surface lies a wealth of untapped talent—innovators with the potential to drive local solutions in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and beyond. The startup hunt seeks to discover and nurture these talents, fostering an inclusive tech ecosystem that accelerates socioeconomic progress.
By participating in the GITEX Nigeria 2025 Regional Roadshow, selected startups stand to benefit from increased visibility, mentorship opportunities, funding access, and strategic partnerships with key players in the global tech landscape. These resources are vital for developing resilient, investor-ready ventures capable of contributing meaningfully to national development.
NITDA’s broader commitment to building a digitally driven Nigeria is evident through various strategic initiatives, such as the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) and the recently enacted Nigeria Startup Act. These frameworks establish clear support structures for startups, aiming to create an enabling environment for innovation to flourish.
GITEX Nigeria 2025 is expected to attract a dynamic mix of global investors, policymakers, tech executives, and digital innovators. The event will feature exhibitions, panel discussions, and industry workshops, delivering insights on emerging technologies, business transformation, and the future of digital economies.
As Nigeria seeks to diversify away from oil dependency, the tech industry presents a powerful alternative for economic growth, job creation, and enhanced global competitiveness. NITDA’s initiative to identify and empower the next wave of tech disruptors represents a strategic move toward building a more inclusive, tech-enabled future.
The success of this national startup hunt will depend on collaborative support from all stakeholders—governments, private investors, accelerators, and the wider innovation community—working together to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s digital economy.