SIC 2026 Applications

Build a practical solution.
Defend it with evidence.

The SEN Innovation Challenge is for tertiary teams and young builders ready to turn a real problem into a researched, testable solution. Register your team first. SEN will review submissions and send verified payment instructions directly.

GHS 200team registration

Oct 2026application close

3 to 5ideal team size

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What SIC Is

A build pathway for serious young problem-solvers.

SIC is not an app-only competition. We welcome digital tools, devices, service models, community systems, campaigns, education tools, climate ideas, health ideas, agritech ideas and practical prototypes.

The strongest teams mix skills: research, design, media, technical ability, business thinking, community knowledge and project discipline. You do not need to be a coder to contribute meaningfully.

ResearchersCodersDesignersStorytellersBusiness mindsMakers

Registration Fee

Submit first. Pay only after verification.

GHS 200

The team registration fee is GHS 200. SEN does not yet publish a public payment checkout. After your team application is reviewed, the team lead will receive verified payment instructions by WhatsApp or email.

Important: Do not send money to any number unless SEN confirms the account name and payment reference for your team.

Application Flow

How SIC Registration Works Now

The form collects applications first. Payment comes after review so the team can avoid wrong transfers and incomplete records.

Submit Team

Tell us your team, institution, roles, problem area and solution idea.

SEN Reviews

The team checks eligibility, clarity and whether your contact details are complete.

Payment Details

Verified payment instructions are sent to the team lead after review.

Build Support

Accepted teams receive next steps for mentoring, refinement and prototype work.

Showcase

Teams prepare to demonstrate progress, defend ideas and receive feedback.

Related SEN Work

SIC sits inside a wider build pipeline.

SIC is the current registration pathway. SMA, OYF and the conference stories live on their own pages so this page stays focused on applying.

SMA 2026

Mini Accelerator Showcase

18 final participants worked across agriculture, education, health and digital safety projects.

Read SMA Story ->

OYF Masterclass

Hands-on STEM Learning

Participants handled circuit components and learned through practical facilitation at Valley View University.

Read OYF Story ->

Conference

STEM and AI Conference

The next conference details are still to be announced, with an Innovation Showcase being planned.

View Conference ->

SIC Application Form

Register Your SIC Team

This is the current 2026 SIC team application. It is sent to SEN through Formspree, and SEN will contact the team lead with the next step and verified payment instructions.

Team Name

Institution or Community

Team Lead Name

Team Lead WhatsApp

Team Lead Email

Region / City

Number of Members

Payment Status

Team Members and Roles

Sector

Current Stage

Problem Area

Solution Summary

What support do you need most?

Fee: GHS 200 per team. Do not make payment until SEN sends verified payment instructions to your team lead.