27 July 202611 September 2026 · Owerri, Imo State · ₦1,000,000+ prize pool
Programme & Curriculum

6 weeks of training. 1 week of competition. A lifetime of skills.

Daily sessions, Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at every partner centre across Owerri. Delivered by qualified Upskill facilitators.

The 6 modules

Each module is hands-on and builds on the last. By Week 6 participants are designing their own AI-powered solutions ready for the ASAIC pitch.

Module 01: AI-Powered Learning
01

AI-Powered Learning

Master any subject and self-learn effectively using AI tools. Build habits and strategies for continuous AI-assisted improvement.

Module 02: Web & Mobile App Development
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Web & Mobile App Development

Design, build, and launch websites and mobile apps using AI-assisted development tools. Create functional digital products.

Module 03: Graphics Design & Infographics
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Graphics Design & Infographics

Produce professional visual content — logos, posters, banners, and infographics — using AI-powered design platforms.

Module 04: Video & Music Production
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Video & Music Production

Create and publish professional-quality video and music content with AI. Covers scriptwriting, editing, sound design, and publishing.

Module 05: Building & Training AI Models
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Building & Training AI Models

Build and train AI models for specific tasks. Foundational machine learning through hands-on model building.

Module 06: Problem Identification & Solution Design
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Problem Identification & Solution Design

Identify everyday community problems and design AI-powered solutions. Prepares participants for the AI Innovation Challenge.

Programme timeline

1
Now – Late July 2026

Registration & Onboarding

Schools, churches & organisations express interest. Participants enrol at their chosen host centre. First 20 registrants per centre receive a free Upskill T-shirt.

2
27 July 2026

Bootcamp Kick-Off

Training commences simultaneously at all registered host centres across Owerri.

3
27 July – 29 August 2026

Weeks 1–6: Core Training

Six hands-on modules delivered Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at each host centre.

4
1 – 6 September 2026

Week 7: AI Innovation Challenge

All participants converge at a grand central venue. Teams pitch to industry judges. ₦1,000,000+ in prizes.

5
11 September 2026

Graduation & Certification

Official programme certificates issued. Partner institutions receive Certificates of Partnership.

Tracks

Tailored to age groups

  • Junior track (6–12): block coding, intro AI concepts, creative builds
  • Senior track (13–18): web & mobile, model training, pitching
  • All ages: graphics, video production, problem solving
Daily flow

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  • Mon – Fri at every partner centre
  • Hands-on labs with mentor support
  • Daily project iterations & reviews
  • Week 7 — ASAIC pitch & awards

NBTE-affiliated certificate

Every participant who completes the 6 weeks receives an industry-recognised certificate from Upskill School of Technology, an NBTE-accredited institution.