Builders Festival 2026 for Nigerian Startups, Founders and Innovators | Apply Now
Builders Festival ’26 is calling on innovative startups and founders developing technology-driven solutions to some of Nigeria’s most pressing challenges.
Whether you are building in Healthcare, EdTech, Logistics, Supply Chain, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Data, AgriTech, Connectivity, FinTech, e-Governance, or other technology-driven sectors, this is an opportunity to showcase your solution, connect with key stakeholders, and explore potential funding and growth opportunities.
What to Expect
The Builders Festival ’26 process is designed to connect innovative startups with opportunities for visibility, pitching, partnerships, and potential investment.
The process involves:
- Apply with your solution.
- Get matched with relevant opportunities and stakeholders.
- Pitch your solution.
- Enter the deal room.
- Explore funding opportunities.
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N3 Billion Investment Pipeline
Builders Festival ’26 features a N3 billion investment pipeline for startups developing solutions aimed at addressing some of Nigeria’s biggest challenges.
The initiative provides promising startups with an opportunity to present their solutions to potential investors and explore pathways for funding, partnerships, and business growth.
Live Demo Opportunity
Selected startups will have the opportunity to showcase their solutions through a live demonstration at the Digital Nigeria International Conference ’26.
Event Details
- Event: Builders Festival ’26
- Date: 10–12 November 2026
- Venue: Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center, Abuja
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Who Should Apply?
The opportunity is open to Nigerian startups, founders, builders, innovators, and technology teams developing practical solutions to real-world challenges.
Solutions may cover areas including:
- Healthcare
- EdTech
- Logistics
- Supply Chain
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cloud
- Data
- AgriTech
- Connectivity
- FinTech
- e-Governance
- Other technology-driven solutions addressing real Nigerian challenges
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Why Apply?
Builders Festival ’26 provides startups with an opportunity to go beyond developing a solution and connect with potential investors, partners, and key stakeholders who can help take their ideas and businesses further.
If you are building a solution designed to solve a meaningful problem in Nigeria, this is an opportunity to showcase what you have built, gain visibility, pitch to relevant stakeholders, and explore potential funding and growth opportunities.