Agentic AI Innovation Challenge 2026

Agentic AI Innovation Challenge 2026

Are you building an AI agent that solves real business problems? Startup Abuja invites founders, developers, innovators, and forward-thinking teams to apply for the Agentic AI Innovation Challenge 2026. Why …

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Mar 03, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Agentic AI Innovation Challenge 2026

About This Conference

Are you building an AI agent that solves real business problems?
Startup Abuja invites founders, developers, innovators, and forward-thinking teams to apply for the Agentic AI Innovation Challenge 2026.

Why You Shouldn't Miss This Opportunity:
➡️ 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
➡️ Other selected participants: ₦ 500,000 worth of AWS credits

Other Benefits
✔️ Access to cloud and AI development resources
✔️ Mentorship from industry experts and AI practitioners
✔️ Visibility to investors, corporates, and ecosystem partners
✔️ Non-dilutive prizes and growth support
✔️ Media exposure through Startup Abuja platforms

Focus Areas
Participants will build agentic AI solutions across (but not limited to) the following tracks:
a. Business Operations
b. Customer Support & Experience
c. Finance & Compliance
d. Coding & IT Automation etc

Who Can Apply
Startups, SMEs, and early-stage founders
Nigerians, other Africans, and non-Africans building for the African market
Solutions must be tech-enabled and AI-driven, with preference for agentic architectures

Program Structure
🟡 Open Call & Application Screening
🟡 Shortlisting & Onboarding
🟡 Cloud Enablement
🟡 Online Pitch & Evaluation
🟡 Final Pitch & Awards Ceremony

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

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