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Applications Are Open for the Arise Youth Skills AI Pitch Challenge 1.0 (₦4.5 Million in Prizes)

Posted on: 15 Jul, 2025 No deadline specified
Applications Are Open for the Arise Youth Skills AI Pitch Challenge 1.0 (₦4.5 Million in Prizes)

The Arise Youth Employment Portal is a platform launched by the Akwa Ibom State Government under the leadership of Governor Pastor Umo Eno. It aims to connect unemployed citizens of Akwa Ibom with job opportunities across government and private sectors. Alongside this, the Arise Youth Skills AI Pitch Challenge 1.0 is an initiative offering up to ₦4.5 million in prizes to support innovative tech and AI-based solutions pitched by youth.

Summary

  1. Application Deadline: Not specified
  2. Value: ₦4.5 million prize pool
  3. Type: Pitch Challenge, Employment Opportunity
  4. Sponsor: Akwa Ibom State Government
  5. Host Country: Nigeria
  6. Eligible Regions: Akwa Ibom State only

Eligibility Criteria for Applications Are Open for the Arise Youth Skills AI Pitch Challenge 1.0 (₦4.5 Million in Prizes)

  1. Must be an indigene of Akwa Ibom State
  2. Must be currently unemployed or seeking employment
  3. Valid NIN and Voter’s Card (VIN)
  4. Upload educational qualifications
  5. For pitch challenge: A tech-based or AI-powered idea
  6. Submit a pitch deck and team video

Benefits of Applications Are Open for the Arise Youth Skills AI Pitch Challenge 1.0 (₦4.5 Million in Prizes)

  1. Access to government-backed employment opportunities
  2. Participation in skills and job readiness training
  3. Access to business support grants (up to ₦4.5M for AI pitch challenge winners)
  4. Transparent application and placement process
  5. Connection to innovation networks and growth platforms

How to Apply

  1. Create your account on the Arise Portal with personal details, NIN, and VIN
  2. Provide educational details and upload relevant certificates
  3. Upload your pitch deck and team video (for pitch challenge applicants)
  4. Submit the application for verification and further engagement
  5. View details of Arise Youth Skills AI Pitch Challenge 1.0 (₦4.5 Million in Prizes)

    Application Deadline:

    Not specified

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