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About the GITEX Nigeria 2025 North-West Roadshow
GITEX Nigeria 2025 Regional Roadshow – North West Edition is a high-impact innovation engagement program hosted by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with BigTech Agency Ltd as the official implementation partner for the North West. Scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Coronation Hall, Kano Government House, this event is a strategic build-up to the national GITEX Nigeria 2025 event in Abuja.
Theme: Bridging Nigeria’s Innovation with Global Opportunities
The Kano roadshow is designed to identify and showcase high-potential tech startups, amplify the visibility of the North West innovation ecosystem, and foster regional collaboration with national and global stakeholders. It is a gateway to global opportunity for the North West innovation ecosystem.
Key Objectives:
- Identify and spotlight high-potential startups in the North West
- Strengthen federal-state collaboration in innovation
- Showcase the North West ecosystem to a national audience
- Foster regional unity through tech and youth mobilisation
- Inspire participation in the national digital economy
- Official launch of the SAAS Suite by BigTech Agency
Organised by: KAOUN International (GITEX Global, GITEX Africa), NITDA, ONDI, and BigTech Agency Ltd (North West Implementation Partner). Supported by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy.
Venue: Coronation Hall, Kano Government House, Kano State
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Time: 8:00AM - 4:00PM (WAT)
Expected Audience: Startup founders, tech entrepreneurs, innovation hubs, government officials, academia, investors, media, and more.
Why You Should Join the Roadshow
The GITEX Nigeria 2025 North-West Roadshow is a launchpad for high-potential founders solving real problems with technology. Startups selected from the Kano regional showcase will be granted exclusive exhibition slots at GITEX Nigeria 2025 in Abuja.
- Free exhibition booth at GITEX Nigeria 2025 Startup Pavilion
- National & international visibility to 5,000+ participants, investors, and media
- Direct engagement with potential funders, corporate partners, and accelerators
- Featured media coverage across print, TV, and online channels
- Mentorship and post-event opportunities for further support and funding
Pitch your startup before a jury of ecosystem leaders, investors, and partners.
Gain national and international visibility at GITEX Nigeria 2025.
Network with investors, policymakers, and tech leaders.
Be part of Kano’s journey to become a leading digital hub in Northern Nigeria.
Who Can Apply?
If you're a startup founder or part of a growing tech venture based in Nigeria, we want to hear from you. Eligible applicants include:
Early-stage or growth-stage tech startups
Sector: HealthTech, AgriTech, FinTech, AI, EdTech, ClimateTech, CreativeTech, etc.
Registered or in-progress with CAC or Nigeria Startup Portal
Based in any of Nigeria's six geopolitical zones
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