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Are you passionate about creating innovative digital solutions?  Do you have a product that solves a real-world problem and disrupts the marketplace?  The Product Innovation Showcase is your platform to launch your vision to the forefront.  Showcase your digital product, network with industry experts, and compete for valuable prizes.

About Us

The Product Innovation Showcase is a premier event that promotes groundbreaking ideas in Nigeria’s technology landscape. Founded in 2015, we have evolved into a platform that brings together a diverse range of individuals and businesses to showcase the most recent advancements in digital products.

What Makes Us Unique

Rigorous Selection Process: We have a meticulous process for selecting our esteemed panel of judges. Judges are chosen based on their proven track record in product innovation, leadership, and a deep understanding of industry trends.

Diverse & Inclusive: We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. Our events attract participants from various backgrounds and experience levels, creating a dynamic space for inspiration and progress.

International Recognition: Our activities resonate beyond Nigeria, attracting participation from top-tier professionals and companies across Africa.

Why Participate

Launch Your Vision. Propel Your Product. Shape the Future

The Product Innovation Showcase isn’t just a competition; it’s a launchpad for groundbreaking digital products. Here’s why you should participate:

Gain Credibility and Recognition: Showcase your product to a panel of esteemed judges and industry leaders. Earning recognition at the Product Innovation Showcase can validate your concept, garner media attention, and elevate your brand within the tech community.

Connect with Valuable Resources: Network with potential investors, mentors, and partners who can provide funding, guidance, and industry connections to propel your product forward.

Amplify Your Reach: Increase brand awareness and get your product in front of a targeted audience of potential customers and collaborators.

Refine Your Product with Expert Feedback: Receive valuable insights and constructive criticism from industry experts to help you identify areas for improvement and strengthen your product’s market positioning.

Win Exciting Prizes and Recognition: Compete for the chance to win prizes that can accelerate your product’s development, such as funding, industry recognition, and media exposure. Showcase winners establish themselves as thought leaders and innovators within the digital product landscape.

Be Part of a Thriving Community: Join a network of passionate innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors who are shaping the future of technology.

Our Process

The Product Innovation Showcase offers a platform for innovative digital products to gain recognition and connect with valuable resources.

Apply

Be prepared to provide details about your product, target market, and its unique selling proposition. A panel of experts will review your application based on pre-defined criteria such as; innovation, potential, user experience, etc.

Selection

Shortlisted applicants will be notified and invited to participate in the showcase. Although the competition is fierce, but we ensure that feedback will be provided to help you refine your product for future applications.

Prepare to Showcase

If selected, you'll receive detailed information and support to prepare your product presentation. This will involve creating a demo, practicing your pitch, presentations, getting feedback from judges, among other things.

The Showcase Day

Present your product to a panel of esteemed judges. Highlight your product's features, benefits, and competitive edge. Be prepared to answer questions and engage in a discussion about your product's potential.

Recognition and Prizes

Winners will be announced at the showcase event. Other prizes may include: Industry recognition, market connections, business development plan, potential opportunities, among other things.

Benefits of Participating

Gain valuable feedback from industry experts on your product. Network with potential investors, partners, and customers. Increase brand awareness and exposure for your product. Compete for exciting prizes and recognition.

Who Can Participate

The Product Innovation Showcase welcomes a diverse range of passionate individuals and teams who are revolutionizing the digital landscape. Here’s how you might fit in:

Entrepreneurs with Pioneering Digital Products

Are you developing a cutting-edge software solution, mobile app, or web platform that addresses a real-world problem? This is your chance to showcase your ingenuity and gain recognition from industry leaders.

Tech Startups Ready to Scale

Have you built a promising digital product with strong market potential? The Product Innovation Showcase can connect you with the resources and network you need to take your startup to the next level.

Established Companies with Innovative Solutions

Are you a larger company with a groundbreaking internal project or product line? The showcase provides a platform to gain valuable feedback, industry exposure, and potential partnerships

Problem-Solvers with Disruptive Ideas

Do you have a unique concept that uses technology to address a critical challenge? The showcase welcomes disruptive ideas with the potential to transform industries.

Student Developers and Aspiring Innovators

Are you a talented student with a game-changing digital product idea? This is your opportunity to gain valuable exposure, industry validation, and potential mentorship opportunities.

Thematic Focus

The Product Innovation Showcase isn’t just about celebrating groundbreaking ideas; it’s about identifying the technologies and trends that will shape the future of the digital world. Here are some key areas of focus that we actively encourage

We showcase products that leverage cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data to create innovative solutions.

We seek out products that disrupt traditional industries and offer creative ways to address real-world challenges.

User experience is paramount. We celebrate products that prioritize user needs, create intuitive interfaces, and deliver exceptional value Nigeria.

We believe technology should be a force for good. We highlight products that promote sustainability, environmental consciousness, and positive social impact.

Technology should be accessible to everyone. We showcase products that offer inclusive features and cater to diverse user needs.

By focusing on these areas, we aim to:

1. Drive Innovation: Promote the development of cutting-edge digital solutions that can revolutionize industries and improve lives

2. Identify Future Leaders: Unearth the next generation of talented innovators who are shaping the future of technology.

3. Empower Positive Change: Support products that promote positive social impact and address critical challenges facing our world.

The Team

Simisola Adewunmi​

Director

Yakubu Oluwanisola

Asst. Director

Habeeb Akerele

Project Coordinator

Ebiere Katherine

Head of Operations

Olarenwaju Emmanuel

Head of Incubation and Technicalities

Our Judges

Judging Process

MANY PROFESSIONALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD HAVE SIGNED UP
TO PARTICIPATE AS 2024 JUDGES! YOU CAN ALSO JOIN!

Join Us As A Judge For The Product Innovation Showcase
And Shape The Future Of Recognition!

We are inviting technology experts, thought leaders and business leaders to participate in the selection process and help shape the industry’s most prestigious exhibition program. As a judge, you’ll have the opportunity to evaluate and recognize exceptional innovations, which will help identify deserving winners. Your expertise and industry insights will help shape the innovation landscape, ensuring that only the best are celebrated. Don’t pass up this opportunity to participate in an industry-driven process and make a long-term impact. Sign up now and contribute to the Product Innovation Showcase judging panel!

Introduction To Product Innovation Showcase Judges

Discover The Role And Importance Of
Product Innovation Showcase Judges

The Product Innovation Showcase judges are a group of industry experts, executives, and professionals from various fields who volunteer their time and expertise to evaluate entries for the exhibition. They are not compensated for their work but are committed to ensuring fairness and impartiality in the exhibition process. They are selected based on their industry expertise, leadership skills, and ability to evaluate the quality of nominated entries. They review and evaluate entries based on predefined criteria to select the most deserving winners, bringing objectivity and fairness to the exhibition process.

Why You Should Apply To Volunteer As A
Product Innovation Showcase Judge

As a volunteer judge for the Product Innovation Showcase, you have the opportunity to shape future innovations across industries. By evaluating product exhibitions and contributing your expertise, you play a crucial role in determining winners and making a lasting impact on their journey to success. Join our esteemed panel of judges and gain valuable industry insights, expand your professional network, and be part of a global community dedicated to celebrating excellence.

Judges are expected to dedicate a reasonable amount of time to complete at least 20 product assessments, each taking up to 20 minutes. The overall commitment is approximately 6 hours 40 minutes at most. All judging tasks are to be completed online, at a time and location that suits you best. To maintain the integrity and confidentiality of the judging process, judges are not permitted to download, copy, or take screenshots of any content within the judges’ portal.

Selection Process And Criteria

What We Look Out For In Our Judges

The Product Innovation Showcase takes great care to select judges with extensive industry knowledge and experience. The criteria for selection are based on knowledge, experience, qualifications, and achievements in their field. The judges are selected through a rigorous selection process that evaluates their experience, professional accomplishments, and commitment to impartiality and integrity during the judging process. Only the most qualified judges, who have a deep knowledge of the industry and demonstrate fair judgment, are responsible for reviewing the exhibition entries.

  • Extensive Industry Experience: Product Innovation Showcase selects judges with a wealth of experience in their respective industries. They bring valuable insights and expertise to the judging process.
  • Qualifications and Accomplishments: Judges are chosen based on their qualifications, such as relevant educational background, certifications, and notable field achievements. This ensures they have the necessary knowledge and credentials to assess the exhibition entries.
  • Impartiality and Integrity: Product Innovation Showcase emphasizes maintaining impartiality and integrity in the judging process. Judges are selected based on their commitment to fairness and ability to evaluate entries objectively.
  • Rigorous Selection Process: The selection of judges involves a thorough evaluation of their background, experience, and professional achievements. This process ensures that only the most qualified individuals are chosen for the judging panel.
  • Industry Knowledge and Understanding: Judges are selected for their deep understanding of the industry in which the exhibition program operates. This enables them to assess entries based on industry-specific criteria and standards.
  • Commitment to Confidentiality: Judges are required to adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines. They are entrusted with the sensitive information in the entries and must maintain confidentiality throughout the evaluation process.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Product Innovation Showcase strives to have a diverse panel of judges representing different backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise. This ensures a well-rounded evaluation of the entries and promotes inclusivity in the judging process.
  • Continuous Learning and Development: Judges are encouraged to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in their respective industries through constant learning. This helps them provide informed and insightful evaluations of the product entries.
  • Adherence to Judging Guidelines: Judges follow specific guidelines provided by the Product Innovation Showcase to ensure consistency and fairness in the evaluation process. These guidelines help maintain a standardized approach to judging and ensure that all entries are assessed using the same criteria.
  • Feedback and Improvement: Product Innovation Showcase values judges’ feedback to enhance the judging process. It actively seeks input from judges to improve the exhibition program and ensure a better experience for all participants.

Overall, the judges for the Product Innovation Showcase are chosen based on their extensive industry experience, qualifications, accomplishments, impartiality, and integrity. This ensures that the judging process is fair and credible, with excellence recognized in a variety of fields.

Registering For Exhibition Programs As A Judge And Industry Expert

How To Sign Up As A Judge And Industry Expert

STEP 1: Click on the “Judges” menu for the exhibition program you want to sign up as a Judge and Industry Expert

STEP 2: Look for Apply to be a Judge

Click on APPLY AS A JUDGE HERE NOW and complete your judges’ profile page on the judging portal. You can use the same user ID and password for all your judging applications. If you are also submitting nominations then your user ID and password can be the same everywhere.

That’s it. We will evaluate you application and inform you if selected.

Understanding The Steps To Being Approved As A
Product Innovation Showcase Judge

  • Once you have applied to be a judge, the Product Innovation Showcase team will review your application. If you are approved to serve as a judge, you will only receive an invitation letter once the judging period begins. The judging period for each exhibition may vary.

Reasons for delays in approval:

  • You did not use a business email. Email domains such as @gmail, @yahoo, @aol, etc. take much longer to get approved, 
  • You did not provide the requested links and proof of your employment/ business, 
  • You did not provide a professional photo that can be used to create your profile, or  professional portfolio

FAQ

The Product Innovation Showcase is a premier event that identifies and promotes groundbreaking digital products. It’s a platform for passionate innovators to showcase their work, gain recognition from industry leaders, and connect with valuable resources.

The showcase welcomes a wide range of participants, including entrepreneurs with pioneering digital products, tech startups ready to scale, established companies with innovative solutions, and even student developers with promising ideas. (Link to “For Who” section)

We actively encourage products leveraging emerging technologies (AI, Blockchain, etc.), disruptive solutions, user-centric design, products with social impact, and inclusive features. However, we’re open to innovative ideas across all digital product categories.

The application deadline is usually listed on the “How it Works” page of the website. Be sure to check for the most recent information. (Link to the “How It Works” section)

Be prepared to share details about your product, its target market, its unique selling proposition, and any relevant supporting materials.

The selection process is rigorous, and applications are evaluated based on pre-defined criteria. These criteria may include factors like innovation, market potential, user experience, and the overall strength of your pitch.

Shortlisted applicants will present their products to a panel of esteemed judges and industry leaders. There will be opportunities for Q&A and discussions about your product’s potential.

Winners receive a variety of exciting prizes, including industry recognition, media exposure, potential funding opportunities, and valuable networking connections with investors and mentors. (Link to “Why Participate” section for more details)

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