Call for Applications: Startup Innovation Challenge 2026 (With up to ₦10 million in Award)

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About Startup Innovation Challenge

This is an online innovation challenge and business growth experience designed for startups, SMEs, tech innovators, and entrepreneurs across Nigeria.

• Sponsor Organisation: Startup Abuja

Benefits of Startup Innovation Challenge

• 1st Place: ₦10 million value - Includes ₦5M Cash, ₦4M AWS Credits ,₦1M Business Mentorship/Training

• 2nd Place: ₦8 million value - Includes ₦3M Cash, ₦4M AWS Credits, ₦1M Business Mentorship/Training

• 3rd Place : ₦7 million value - Includes ₦2M Cash , ₦4M AWS Credits , ₦1M Business Mentorship/Training

• 10 Runner-Ups: ₦8 million value - Includes ₦200,000 Cash , ₦1.5M AWS Credits each person/team

• All selected participants : ₦500,000 worth of AWS credits

Startup Innovation Challenge Requirements

• Both genders (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 Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

31 May, 2026

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