Call for Entries: NLNG Prize for Science and Innovation 2026 ( USD 100,000.00 Prize)

Call for Entries: NLNG Prize for Science and Innovation Application is Open to scientists and innovators worldwide (Nigerians and non-Nigerians) 

NLNG invites innovators, scientists, startups, practitioners, and interdisciplinary teams worldwide to submit entries for The 2026 Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation. The Prize seeks high-impact, innovative, and scalable solutions that deploy Artificial Intelligence or Information Communication Technology (ICT) or Digital Technologies to address clearly defined development challenges relevant to Nigeria. Both research-led innovations and practice-led, field-tested solutions are strongly encouraged.

Entry Theme: Innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Information Communication Technology (ICT) or Digital Technologies for Development

About Nigeria LNG Limited

Nigeria LNG Limited was incorporated as a limited liability company on May 17, 1989 to harness Nigeria's vast natural gas resources and produce Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) for export. The establishment of NLNG is backed by the NLNG Act. The company is owned by four shareholders, namely, the Federal Government of Nigeria, represented by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (49%); Shell (25.6%); Total Gaz Electricite Holdings France? (15%) and Eni (10.4%). It has wholly owned subsidiaries: Bonny Gas Transport (BGT) Limited and NLNG Ship Management Limited... continue reading

NLNG Prize for Science and Innovation

Aim and Benefits of NLNG Prize for Science and Innovation

The winner(s) would receive an award of USD 100,000.00

Requirements for NLNG Prize for Science and Innovation Qualification

• The award is open to scientists and innovators worldwide (Nigerians and non-Nigerians) involved in the application of science and innovation to proffer solutions in Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Information Communication Technology (ICT) or Digital Technologies for Development.
• Members of the Advisory Board or Panel of Judges or their relatives are not allowed to enter their works for the science and innovation prize during their year of service as well as the following year.
• NLNG staff or their immediate family members are ineligible to enter the prize during their years of service and five (5) years post-service.
• The work should be of outstanding merit and should have advanced the frontiers of knowledge and/or provide an innovative technology in Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Information Communication Technology (ICT) or Digital Technologies for Development.
• The entry should be a completed scientific work or innovative technology, substantiated by either a proof of concept or tangible societal impact.
• Only one entry can be submitted by an individual or group.
• All materials in support of the entry must be submitted within the time stipulated.

Interview date, Process and Venue for NLNG Prize for Science and Innovation

Entries must demonstrate:

• Clear integration of AI, or ICT, or Digital Technologies
• Practical applicability and operational clarity
• Evidence of deployment, piloting, or real-world testing
• Measurable or clearly articulated community or societal impact
• Potential for scalability, sustainability, and adoption

Innovations with strong real-world impact will be given due consideration.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

Submission Process

• Entry Theme: Innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Information Communication Technology (ICT) or Digital Technologies for Development
• Entries should be submitted via www.thenigeriaprizes.org
• As the intention is to recognise the most relevant and effective solution to a prescribed problem for which Nigeria benefits, works of collaboration by two or more persons are also welcome.
• Only one entry per contestant(s) is permitted per competition year.
• Entries not submitted by the stated deadline and according to stated conditions shall not be considered.
• The prize will be awarded for no other reason than excellence.

For more Information, visit NLNG Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation webpage