Apply Now: Startup Innovation Challenge 2026

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.

Apply here