AFRICA HAS THE MINDS.
THE SUBMIT CREATES
THE OPPORTUNITY.
Discovering Minds. Nurturing Ideas. Building Africa's Future.
THINK. SUBMIT. DEVELOP. TRANSFORM.
Discovering the ideas that can shape Africa's future.
THE SUBMIT® is an African youth intellectual discovery and innovation incubation initiative established to identify, challenge and nurture young people with original ideas and the determination to solve meaningful problems.
A flagship project of AKALA BUSINESS HUB, the initiative brings together thoughtful assessment, opportunities for mentorship and development, and the power of television and digital media to celebrate African potential.
Explore Our Approach
From overlooked potential to meaningful possibility.
Our vision is an Africa where promising young minds have a credible platform to be heard, assessed and supported.
Our Mission
To encourage critical thinking, discover practical solutions, and connect emerging innovators with opportunities for learning, collaboration and growth.
Our philosophy draws inspiration from Job 14:7–9: the enduring possibility of renewal and growth.
How THE SUBMIT Works
A structured journey from identifying a problem to developing the potential for lasting impact.
THINK
Identify a real challenge in your community, school, industry or wider society.
SUBMIT
Present your idea, explain the problem and describe your proposed solution.
REVIEW
Your submission is considered against transparent intellectual and practical criteria.
INVITATION
Promising applicants may be shortlisted and invited for the next stage.
DEVELOP
Selected participants may access mentorship, learning and idea-development support.
TRANSFORM
Strengthen promising concepts and explore pathways toward meaningful impact.
Every meaningful transformation begins with a question.
Are you aged 15–25 and passionate about solving a problem? THE SUBMIT invites students and independent young thinkers to articulate their ideas, demonstrate originality and explore their potential.
Applicants will be asked to explain the challenge, proposed solution, expected beneficiaries and support needed. Supporting documents, images, diagrams and short videos are planned as part of the application system.
Ibadan pilotAges 15–25Students & independent applicantsIdea Submission Portal
The secure applicant registration, file-upload and application-tracking portal is being prepared for launch.
When launched, applicants will receive a unique application reference number. Applicants under 18 will require appropriate parent or guardian consent.
APPLICATIONS OPENING SOONIdeas are considered for their substance, not just their presentation.
Our assessment framework is designed to recognise curiosity, critical thinking and genuine potential.
Originality
A distinctive perspective or thoughtful approach.
Problem Understanding
Clear insight into the challenge being addressed.
Critical Thinking
Reasoned analysis and evidence of reflection.
Creativity
Imaginative and resourceful problem-solving.
Practical Potential
A credible pathway for exploring the solution.
Impact
Potential social or economic value.
Willingness to Learn
Openness to feedback, mentorship and growth.
Proposed Solution
Clarity, relevance and coherence of the proposed response.
Giving African ideas a platform to be seen and heard.
THE SUBMIT SHOW is the proposed television and digital media expression of the initiative, designed to spotlight emerging thinkers, meaningful ideas and journeys of innovation.
Proposed broadcast time: Sunday, 8:00 PM (Nigeria time), subject to production readiness and official scheduling. Broadcasting has not yet commenced.
NTA is a proposed media partner; any partnership is subject to formal agreement.
THE SUBMIT SHOW
Ideas. Conversations. Possibilities.
COMING SOONSupporting the journey from idea to opportunity.
THE SUBMIT is designed to go beyond discovering talent. Selected participants may be considered for developmental opportunities that strengthen their knowledge, ideas and connections.
Mentorship
Guidance from experienced professionals and practitioners.
Training
Practical learning to sharpen thinking and execution.
Idea Development
Structured exploration, feedback and refinement.
Innovation Network
Connections to peers, collaborators and potential supporters.
Help unlock the next generation of African problem-solvers.
We welcome conversations with educational institutions, technology companies, corporate sponsors, government agencies, development organisations and media collaborators who share our commitment to nurturing young African talent.
Explore Partnership Opportunities
Collaborate for lasting impact
Potential areas of collaboration include youth outreach, assessment expertise, mentorship, training, incubation support, programme production and strategic sponsorship.
Partnership opportunities are subject to discussion and formal agreement.
Start a conversation with THE SUBMIT.
For general enquiries, partnership discussions or programme information, connect with our team.
Contact & Enquiries
THE SUBMIT® — A flagship project of AKALA BUSINESS HUB.
Initial pilot: Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Official contact details and the secure enquiry form will be published once confirmed by the organisation.
Intellectual property and applicant privacy matter.
Submitting an idea does not automatically transfer ownership of an applicant's original intellectual property to THE SUBMIT or AKALA BUSINESS HUB. Specific permissions for assessment, communication and any agreed media presentation will be explained before submissions are accepted.
Formal Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Intellectual Property Policy, Participant Agreement and parental/guardian consent procedures will be made available before the application portal opens.