Deadline: July 20, 2025
Applications are open for the Startup Abuja Innovation Challenge/Hackathon 2025. The Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon is an online hackathon 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 and more
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
- Applicants should be aged 14 – 45;
- Nigerians or other Africans;
- Non-Africans building for the African market;
- Your idea or startup is tech-enabled.
Application
Application closes on Sunday, 20 July 2025 (winners will be selected based on innovation, execution, and potential for impact). Online pitch starts on Wednesday, 30 July 2025.
For more information, visit Startup Abuja Innovation Challenge/Hackathon.
