The Startup Innovation Challenge presents an online hackathon and business growth experience for startups, SMEs, tech innovators, and entrepreneurs across Nigeria.
The Abuja Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon offers a ₦100m worth of prizes in cash, AWS credit, mentorship, resources and business support.
In this post, we will highlight the details of the hackathon, its benefits, eligibility criteria, and step-by-step application procedure for interested candidates.
Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon Summary
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Category: Competition
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Reward: ₦100m worth of
- Cash Prizes
- Amazon AWS Credits
- Mentorship
- Business Support
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: July 20, 2025
- Scholarship Alerts: To receive Scholarship Alerts on WhatsApp, Click HERE
Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon 2025 Details:
Are you building a tech enabled solution?
Apply now for the Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon 2025 — An online hackathon and business growth experience designed for startups, SMEs, tech innovators, and entrepreneurs across Nigeria.
The program offers an opportunity to innovators in the field of EduTech, HealthTech, FinTech, AgroTech, Web3/Blockchain, E-commerce, SaaS, Logistics/Transportation, Real Estate, and more.
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Eligibility Requirements for Abuja Startup Innovation Hackathon 2025
To be considered for the Abuja Startup Innovation Hackathon 2025, you must:
- Be aged between 14 – 45 (male and female)
- Nigerian or any other African
- Or Non-Africans building for the African market.
- Your idea or startup is tech-enabled
Benefits of Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon 2025
- 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.
How to Apply for Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon (Step by Step)
To apply for the Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon, interested and qualified candidates should use the green button below to view and fill out the application form.
Deadline: July 20, 2025
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