Startup Innovation Challenge 2026

Startup Innovation Challenge 2026

Do you have a tech-enabled solution? Apply now for the Startup Innovation Challenge 2026 - An online innovation challenge and business growth experience designed for startups, SMEs, tech innovators and …

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Start Date

Mar 03, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Startup Innovation Challenge 2026

About This Conference

Do you have a tech-enabled solution?
Apply now for the Startup Innovation Challenge 2026 - An online innovation challenge and business growth experience designed for startups, SMEs, tech innovators and entrepreneurs across Nigeria.

Why You Shouldn't Miss This Opportunity:
✅Over ₦100 million worth of prizes (cash + AWS credit + mentorship + resources/business support)
✅A chance to access at least ₦1,500,000 in AWS credit from Transnet Cloud, her Nigerian partner which enables you to host your platform on the cloud with zero upfront fees.
✅Mentorship, visibility, and investor-readiness support
✅A free AWS-powered environment to continue building your tech-enabled solution

Prize Categories:
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

Application Criteria:
Who Can Apply
☑️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)

Important Details:
✔️Application is open and will close on Friday, 31st May 2026 by 11:59pm.
✔️Please ensure that your domain, website, and custom email remain active throughout the duration of the innovation challenge.
✔️If you qualify for the next stage, we will reach out to you after the application closes.

✔️Kindly follow us across all our social media pages to stay updated:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startupabujahq?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupabuja_/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-abuja/
Twitter: https://x.com/startupabujang?t=0vvAWjSugFzq-wra6KZH6w&s=09
YouTube: @StartupAbuja

More importantly,
This is beyond competition—it’s a gateway to funding, mentorship, visibility, and the tools you need to build something truly impactful.
Apply now and take the bold step towards scaling your tech-enabled solution.

P.S.
By submitting this form, you agree to let Startup Abuja and its partners contact you for follow-ups, updates, or other relevant opportunities.
We value your privacy and will only use your details for initiatives that support your growth.

Additionally:
All innovation challenge prizes are FREE equity grants. We take NO stake in your company.

Date & Time

Start: Tuesday, March 03, 2026 at 9:00 AM

End: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Location

Virtual Event

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Startup Abuja

Building the Future of Startups in Africa A Social Enterprise & Accelerator Platform empowering startups and SMEs in Africa through training, mentorship, collaboration, and access to funding opportunities.

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