Teams solving real problems

Built in Nigeria

Nigeria has the talent.
Let's build the bridge.

ESICON Innovation connects students, researchers and institutions with companies that have real problems to solve, from Lagos to Kano and Enugu to Abuja.

A solution by Basmalat Nass Integrated Services Limited

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Built for everyone working on Nigeria's problems

Students, graduates, researchers, companies, institutions, entrepreneurs, NGOs and government each have a part to play.

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Students

Work on real company challenges from 100L to final year, and build a portfolio that companies hiring in your field can see.

Companies & Industry

Post problems your business is actually facing, and get fresh ideas from students and researchers across Nigeria.

Researchers & Academics

Put published research to practical use, and find industry partners for your work.

NYSC & Corps Members

Spend part of your service year on real challenges in your PPA state.

Post-NYSC Graduates

You've finished service and you're ready to work. Prove your skills on real challenges and get seen by companies hiring now.

Institutions

Universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and more. Give students a clear route into industry, and follow SIWES placements and graduate outcomes.

Entrepreneurs

Already running your own thing? Show what you build, find skilled young people, and offer your solutions to real problems.

NGOs & Development Partners

Fund challenges that meet community needs, and track results in education and employment.

Government & Regulators

Follow skills development outcomes against TETFund, NBTE, NUC and ITF goals.

How it works for you

ESICON works differently for each person who joins. Pick yours.

The Challenge Marketplace

Sample listings with invented companies, to show how challenges will look.

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Real-Time Warehouse Inventory Dashboard
Tollgate Pay
- React
- TypeScript
- D3.js
- Node.js
- PostgreSQL
- Budget: ₦1.2M
- Location: Lagos
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Team size: 3-5 members
- Applicants: 12 applied
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IoT Soil Moisture Monitoring System
Harvest Ladder
- Python
- IoT
- TensorFlow
- Budget: ₦2.5M
- Location: Abuja
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Team size: 4-6 members
- Applicants: 9 applied
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Customer Churn Prediction Model
Best Match
Moneywise Digital Bank
- Python
- ML
- SQL
- Budget: ₦800K
- Location: Remote
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Team size: 2-3 members
- Applicants: 21 applied

View all 12 challenges

01 / I have the skills

Students, corps members and graduates

Your next project should solve something real.

Find a challenge from a Nigerian company, apply alone or with a team, and build a portfolio that shows what you can do. Creating a profile is free.

Find a challenge Create your profile

02 / I have a problem

Companies, NGOs and government

Bring us the problem.

Post it with a budget in naira and choose from teams who want to solve it.

Post a problem Talk to us

Nigeria has the talent.Let's build the bridge.