Applications are open for the Startup Innovation Challenge 2026. This is an online innovation challenge and business growth experience designed for startups, SMEs, tech innovators and entrepreneurs across Nigeria.
The challenge categories include:
- EduTech
- HealthTech
- FinTech
- AgroTech
- Web3 / Blockchain
- E-commerce
- SaaS
- Logistics / Transportation
- Real Estate
Benefits
- 1st Prize: ₦10 million worth of value — includes ₦5 million in cash, ₦ 4 million worth of AWS credits, and ₦ 1 million worth of tailored business mentorship
- 2nd Prize: ₦8 million worth — includes ₦3 million in cash, ₦ 4 million worth of AWS credits, and ₦ 1 million worth of tailored business mentorship
- 3rd Prize: ₦7 million worth — includes ₦2 million in cash, ₦ 4 in million worth of AWS credits, and ₦ 1 million worth of tailored business mentorship
- 10 Runner-Ups: includes ₦200,000 in cash + ₦ 1.5 million worth of AWS credits for each person/team
- All selected participants: ₦ 500,000 worth of AWS credits
Eligibility
- Open to both gender (age is not a restriction)
- Nigerian or any other Africans
- Non Africans building for the African market
- Your solution is tech-enabled
- You have at least a working prototype/MVP for your solution (with a functional website)
Application
Application is open and will close on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by 11:59pm.