The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has opened its application for sponsorship of Nigerian startups to the upcoming 40th edition of the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), United Arab Emirates.
This year’s event has been themed Synergising the Mind and Technology Economy and will take place from December 6–10, 2020.
Eligible Nigerian startups can apply and if selected, will get a full sponsorship to represent Nigeria at GITEX, the biggest tech event in Asia, Middle East and Africa which will attract over 150,000 trade visitors from over 140 countries at the 5-day global tech expo and conferences which coincides with Technology Week 2020.
GITEX (“Gulf Information Technology Exhibition”) is an annual consumer computer and electronics trade show, exhibition, and conference that takes place in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Startups wishing to apply should have solutions addressing any of these problems’ areas:
1. 5G
2. AI & Augmented Analytics.
3. Future Mobility (Transportation)
4. Digital Economies
5. Cyber Security and Resilience
6. Cloud and Edge Computing
7. Blockchain Technology
Click here to apply and the application closes November 16, 2020.