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ESICONINNOVATION

For Students

Your degree is just the beginning.

Work on real problems from Nigerian companies, get paid in naira and build a portfolio employers can see.

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What you get

A mentor company from 100 level

ESICON suggests companies in your field. Pick one, and they guide you through to final year.

Theory meets practice

See what you learn in class used in a real factory, office or lab while you're still studying.

SIWES and IT placement

Get placed for industrial training with a company that already knows you. Confirm what counts with your SIWES coordinator.

Earn in ₦

Paid challenges carry a budget in naira, shown upfront, and pay per approved milestone.

A portfolio employers trust

Every finished challenge and mentor review goes on your profile as evidence of what you can do.

Teams across disciplines

Work with engineers, designers, accountants and scientists, the way real projects work.

A verified student badge

Confirm your school email or student ID once, so companies know you're the real thing.

A head start on NYSC and jobs

Leave school with contacts, references and experience that help with your PPA and first role.

How students use ESICON Innovation

  • Join in 100 level

    Create your profile with your institution, course and level.

  • Pick your mentor company

    Choose from companies suggested for your discipline.

  • Learn and train with them

    Mentoring sessions, visits and your SIWES placement.

  • Take on paid challenges

    Apply alone or with a team, and deliver real work.

  • Graduate with a record

    Portfolio, ratings and a mentor who knows your work.

Featured student challenges

Start solving real problems today

02 / I have a problem

Companies, NGOs and government

Got a problem worth solving?

Post it as a challenge with a budget in naira, and choose from teams who want to solve it.

Post a problem