Trade and Entrepreneurship Competitions
Fostering innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial skills among FCT secondary school students.
2025 Trade and Entrepreneurship Exhibition
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View Past CompetitionsRenewable Energy and Sustainable Economy
The 2025 Trade and Entrepreneurship Exhibition Competition challenges students to develop innovative solutions that address Nigeria's energy challenges through renewable sources and promote environmental sustainability for a sustainable economy.
Participants will explore how renewable energy technologies can be applied to solve local problems, create economic opportunities, and contribute to a more sustainable future for Nigeria.
Solar Energy Solutions
Develop innovative applications of solar technology for schools, homes, or communities.
Waste-to-Energy Projects
Create solutions that convert waste materials into useful energy or products.
Water Conservation
Design systems for efficient water use, purification, or harvesting using renewable energy.
Competition Partners
The competition is supported by these esteemed organizations who provide resources, mentorship, and expertise.
Empowerment of Science and Technology with Entrepreneurship Management (ESTEM)
Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN)
Solar Energy Innovation Hub
I-Dream
Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA)
Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)
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Competition Process
The competition follows a structured process to identify and nurture the most innovative and impactful student projects.
Zonal Eliminations
Schools compete within their educational zones in the FCT. Projects are evaluated based on innovation, practicality, and alignment with the theme.
Area Council Finals
Winners from each zone advance to their respective Area Council competition, where they refine their projects with mentor guidance.
Technical Workshops
Qualified teams participate in intensive technical workshops led by industry experts to enhance their projects.
Grand Finale
The top 7 schools showcase their final projects to a panel of judges, government officials, and the public.
Competition Stats
Student Participants
Schools
Finalists
Winners
Evaluation Process
Projects are evaluated by a diverse panel of judges including educators, industry experts, government officials, and entrepreneurs based on the following criteria:
Innovation & Creativity
Uniqueness of the solution and creative approach to the problem.
Technical Implementation
Quality of the technical execution and proper application of skills.
Sustainability Impact
Environmental benefits and long-term sustainability of the solution.
Commercial Viability
Market potential, cost-effectiveness, and scalability of the solution.
Presentation & Documentation
Quality of the presentation, demonstration, and project documentation.
Teamwork
Collaboration, role distribution, and team dynamics demonstrated.
The Judging Panel
Our esteemed panel of judges includes:
- Representatives from the FCT Secondary Education Board
- Professors from partner universities
- Renewable energy industry professionals
- Environmental sustainability experts
- Successful entrepreneurs and business leaders
- Government officials from relevant ministries
Prizes & Incentives
The FCT-SEB Entrepreneurship Competition offers substantial prizes to recognize and support outstanding student innovations.
1st Place
- ₦1,000,000 cash prize
- Educational trip to Brunel University, UK
- School equipment worth ₦2,000,000
- One-year mentorship program
- Internship opportunities with partner organizations
2nd Place
- ₦750,000 cash prize
- Educational trip to Morocco Renewable Energy Center
- School equipment worth ₦1,500,000
- Six-month mentorship program
3rd Place
- ₦500,000 cash prize
- School equipment worth ₦1,000,000
- Three-month mentorship program
Finalists (4th-7th)
- ₦250,000 cash prize per team
- Certificates of excellence
- Workshop participation opportunities
All participants receive certificates of participation, and schools with qualifying teams receive recognition plaques.
Register Your Team NowPast Winners
Explore the innovative projects from previous competition winners that have made significant impacts in their communities.
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Solar-Powered Community Water Purification System
A sustainable water purification system using solar energy to provide clean water to communities with limited access.
Waste-to-Energy Biogas Generator
A biogas system that converts organic waste from school cafeterias into usable cooking gas and fertilizer.
Smart Irrigation System for Urban Farming
An automated irrigation system using recycled water and IoT technology to optimize urban farming practices.
Competition FAQs
Any project that addresses the theme of 'Renewable Energy and Sustainable Economy' is eligible. This includes solar and wind energy solutions, waste recycling innovations, water conservation systems, sustainable agricultural techniques, and more.
Each school can register a team of 5 students to participate in the competition. The team should work collaboratively on their project under the guidance of a teacher or mentor.
Initial proposals should be concise (maximum 500 words) but clear, outlining the problem being addressed, the proposed solution, expected impact, and implementation plan. More detailed documentation will be required as teams advance through the competition.
Registration requires payment to be made into the designated bank account, after which the receipt should be sent to the account owner's phone number. Complete registration details will be provided upon initial expression of interest.
Yes, all participating teams receive technical workshops and mentorship. Advancing teams receive additional specialized guidance relevant to their specific projects from our partners including ESTEM, JAN, Solar Energy Innovation Hub, and others.
Students and their schools retain intellectual property rights to their innovations. However, FCT-SEB reserves the right to showcase the projects for promotional purposes with appropriate attribution.
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