Lagos Science Research & Innovation Council Innovation Challenge 2025

The Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) is accepting applications for its 2025 Innovation Challenge. This initiative seeks bold solutions to pressing challenges while advancing innovation and technology.

Focus Areas for Solutions

Innovators and startups are encouraged to present ideas that address:

• Circular Economy: Solutions that reduce waste, improve recycling, and ensure sustainable use of resources.
• Agritech and Food Security: Innovations aimed at boosting food production, enhancing supply chains, and ensuring sustainability.
• Emerging Technologies: Projects using technologies like blockchain, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing.

These areas aim to foster growth and sustainability across sectors.

Benefits for Participants

Participants will gain:

• Access to funding for the development of their innovations.
• Support to scale their solutions into impactful results.
• The chance to represent Lagos State as a LASRIC ambassador on global platforms.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, applicants must meet the following:

• Be a Nigerian citizen aged 18 or older.
• Present valid identification such as a LASSRA Card.
• Operate a registered business within Lagos State.
• Have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with active users.
• Be capable of funding travel and associated costs for their team.
• Provide evidence of payment of Personal Income Tax in Lagos State.
• Submit an original and innovative solution.
• Understand LASRIC’s goals and align with its vision.
• Not owe funds to Lagos State Government initiatives, such as LSETF loans.
• Disclose any criminal history, if applicable.

Application Details

Applicants are invited to submit their entries through the LASRIC application portal.

The deadline for submission is January 31, 2025.

Take this chance to contribute to innovation and create solutions that matter.