Startup Innovation Challenge 2026

Startup Abuja is currently accepting applications for its Startup Innovation Challenge 2026, an exciting opportunity for startups, SMEs, tech innovators, and entrepreneurs across Nigeria.

📖 About Startup Innovation Challenge

This is an online innovation challenge and business growth experience designed for:

• Startups
• SMEs
• Tech innovators
• Entrepreneurs

Sponsor Organization

Startup Abuja

🎁 Benefits of Startup Innovation Challenge

Participants stand to gain the following:

1. 1st Place: ₦10 million value

   • ₦5M Cash
   • ₦4M AWS Credits
   • ₦1M Business Mentorship/Training

2. 2nd Place: ₦8 million value

   • ₦3M Cash
   • ₦4M AWS Credits
   • ₦1M Business Mentorship/Training

3. 3rd Place: ₦7 million value

   • ₦2M Cash
   • ₦4M AWS Credits
   • ₦1M Business Mentorship/Training

4. 10 Runner-Ups: ₦8 million value (each person/team)

   • ₦200,000 Cash
   • ₦1.5M AWS Credits

5. All Selected Participants: ₦500,000 worth of AWS credits

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you must meet the following requirements:

• Open to both genders (no age restriction)
• Nigerians or other Africans
• Non-Africans building for the African market
• Your solution must be tech-enabled
• You must have at least a working prototype/MVP for your solution (with a functional website)

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 31 May, 2026
• Visit the application website to apply.

🔗 Opportunity Application

For more details, visit the official Startup Innovation Challenge.
To apply, visit the application portal.

• 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