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Tech giant, Google has announced the launch of “Google Impact Challenge” in Lagos.

The initiative will see Google offer $2m worth of grant funding offered to non-profits which are innovating by using technology to reach their goals.

It said four non-profits in Nigeria stand the chance of winning $250 000 each while eight runners-up will each get $125 000.

Speaking at the announcement on Wednesday, Google Country Marketing Manager Affiong Osuchukwu said the goal of the challenge was to solve some of the continent pressing challenges.





Winners will be decided by a panel of local judges and a public vote.

Apart from the cash prizes, winners will have access to guidance, technical assistance and mentorship from Google, which they are free to take up should they so choose.

Entries for the challenge will close on the 4th of July. The final awards ceremony will be held during the week of 26 November.

The Nigerian judging panel includes Chairman CEO Channels media group, John Momoh, Chairman CEO, Zinox Technologies Leo Stan Ekeh, Chief executive officer Parminder Vir, Rapper and CEO of Chocolate City Music Group MI Abaga, Philanthropist and Executive Director of Nigeria Network of NGOs Oluseyi Oyebisi, Philanthropist and Media entrepreneur Mo Abudu, Ex-footballer and founder of the Kanu Heart Foundation Kanu Nwankwo, Managing General Partner, EchoVC Partners Eghosa Omoigui and Google Country Director Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor.

Applications are open for the next six months, and nonprofits can apply


To apply check [url]http://tellmystory.com.ng/how-to-apply-for-google-impact-challenge-nigeria-and-win-250000/
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