TD Africa has announced its role as Headline Sponsor of the Design Thinking Challenge (DTC) at Enugu Tech Fest 2026, marking another step in its support for technology-driven innovation in Nigeria.
The company said its participation aligns with its ongoing efforts to support ideas that address real challenges and deliver practical value within the technology space.
TD Africa disclosed that its sponsorship of the Challenge is valued at over ₦35 million and is targeted at encouraging innovation across Energy, Healthcare, and Agriculture. The company described the three sectors as critical to Nigeria’s economic stability, social wellbeing, and long-term growth.
According to the organisers, a key part of the initiative is a seed grant pool that will be equally distributed among winning teams in the three focus areas.
The funding is intended to support innovators in moving their ideas beyond the concept stage. It will enable teams to refine prototypes, validate solutions, and work toward developing products that can be scaled and deployed to meet local needs.
Speaking on the partnership, Jessica Owonam, business development manager at TD Africa, said the company’s approach to innovation is guided by responsibility and sustainability.
“At TD Africa, we believe innovation is most meaningful when it is practical, inclusive, and capable of driving lasting impact,” she said. “By supporting the Design Thinking Challenge and prioritising sectors such as Energy, Healthcare, and Agriculture, we are investing in solutions that matter, solutions that improve lives, strengthen communities, and contribute to national development.”
In addition to financial support, participants in the Challenge will receive structured mentorship, industry guidance, and evaluations from experienced professionals. These include members of TD Africa’s technical and business leadership teams.
The organisers explained that this support is designed to help innovators improve their ideas, strengthen execution, and better position their solutions for long-term viability.
Programme coordinator of DTC, Barr. Victor Ogbonna, described TD Africa’s involvement as a major boost to the initiative.
He said the partnership reflects shared values around collaboration, excellence, and future-focused innovation, adding that TD Africa’s role goes beyond sponsorship.
According to Ogbonna, participants will gain access to industry insight, professional networks, and practical expertise that can help speed up early-stage innovation.
TD Africa noted that the collaboration highlights the importance of technology partnerships in national development and reaffirmed its belief that Africa’s digital future will be built through collaboration, disciplined innovation, and sustained investment in people and ideas that solve real problems.
