University of Ibadan, Mechanical Engineering Department

University of Ibadan Mechanical Engineering Enterprise Competition Framework R1: March 10,
2022

About the Competition

The University of Ibadan Mechanical Engineering Enterprise Competition aims to motivate and reward
enterprise spirit demonstrated by final year university students in the execution of their final year thesis
(project). This will be demonstrated through the identification of innovative technological solutions proposed
to solve real life challenges currently affecting economic development in Nigeria. There are five (5) thematic
areas under study – Security, Environment, Energy, Education and Industrialization. Any innovative
entrepreneurship project addressing one or more challenges in any of the five thematic areas can be
submitted to the Competition.
The competition will consist of two rounds. In Round 1, a short paper (The Abstract, 300 – 500 words)
defining the identified challenge(s) and describing the proposed solution will be submitted. Shortlisted
participants (10 to 15) will proceed to Round 2 where they will make a presentation to the competition panel
midway into their final year. Five (5) highest ranking submissions will be selected for Round 3 (finalists) and
they will be required to submit a presentation or video which will be presented to the Competition panel at
the Final Presentation. Winner(s) will be selected by the panel and announced one week after the final
presentation. First, second and third prizes will be awarded at an award ceremony which will also showcase
the competitors, their supervisors, and projects.
Competition Rules
The competition is open to all final year students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at the Mechanical
Engineering Department of the University of Ibadan. Joint teams are allowed if the team and project are
approved by the department.
The Abstract Format
The Abstract must define the problem(s) and economic impact, describe the proposed solution and the
potential benefits at Macro and Micro level.
The Proposal Format
The Proposal must build upon The Abstract, detailing the proposed solution and how it will be implemented,
including a business model, implementation road map, preliminary cost analysis, regulatory requirements,
etc
The Presentation or Video Format
The Presentation or Video will be a summary of The Proposal.
The Competition Panel
The Panel will consist of Academia (selected by the Mechanical Engineering Department) and Private
Sector Leaders (selected by the Sponsors) from applicable Thematic areas.
Evaluation Criteria
Challenge: The challenge must be clearly described and shown to have significant economic impact. The
impact must be properly dimensioned with real life examples, highlighting short term to far reaching
consequences of the situation.
Solution: The solution demonstrates how it intends to address the challenge adequately in the short,
medium, and long term. The solution (product, service, technology, or process) must address at least one
aspect of the identified consequences of the challenge.

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Innovation: The proposal must demonstrate that the solution is original in terms of concept, technology, or
accessibility to it. The solution (product, service, technology, or process) differs from other solutions that try
to solve the problem in terms of features, user accessibility, or other aspects.

Impact: The benefits of the solution must be clearly described, supported by the end users who are
identified beneficiaries. These may be the public, government organizations, private sector, etc. The
economic impact of the solution must be measurable

Feasibility: It is demonstrated that the proposed solution is or may be accessible to the individuals or
organizations that have the problem. The solution is conceptually feasible and applied; include photos,
surveys, sales, likes, etc.
Presentation: The idea is clearly presented in a professional manner with the presenter demonstrating
knowledge of the subject with eloquence, enthusiasm, and commitment.
Prizes
Round 1 Qualifiers: N30,000 each
Round 2 Qualifiers (Finalists): N50,000 each
Winners: First Prize: N500,000, Second Prize: N300,000, Third Prize: N200,000
Supervisors: Supervising Lecturers will be presented with Gifts from the Sponsors
Timelines
Competition Duration: Final Year Session
Round 1: Competition kick off
• The Abstract Submission – 4 Weeks
• The Abstract Review and Round 2 Participants’ selection– 2 Weeks
• Communication to Round 2 Participants – 1 week

Round 2: Mid Session Review

• The Midyear Presentation – 1 Day

• The Presentation Review and Finalists’ selection – 1 Week
• Communication to Finalists – 1 Week

Round 3: Final Presentation

• Final Presentation – 1 Day

• Announcement of Winner and Prize Giving Dinner – 2 Weeks after Final Presentation
Ownership of Materials
Participants attest that all presentations, work product and other materials (collectively, “materials”) that
they submit to the Competition are their own original work. Further, each member of each team
acknowledges and agrees that, by submitting any material, idea, concept, theory, model, analysis, data, or
information to the Competition, they are releasing the same to The Department and granting The
Department the right to use the same for any and all purposes, without any conditions (except to the extent
such conditions are required by applicable law).
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.
Communication
All communication, correspondence, and submission documents must be in English.

Sponsor: Sola Adekunle, Grad Year 2000. Sola.adekunle@craniumengineering.com CEO Cranium

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Send Applications to: nosaidus@gmail.com
Application Deadline – February 21, 2023

Sponsor: Sola Adekunle, Grad Year 2000. Sola.adekunle@craniumengineering.com CEO Cranium

Engineering LTD.