APPLY NOW: Startup Abuja Innovation Challenge/ Hackathon 2025

An online hackathon and business growth experience for startups, SMEs, tech innovators, and entrepreneurs across Africa.

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.

Summary of the Startup Abuja Innovation Challenge/ Hackathon 2025

• Type: Competition
• Location: Online
• Eligible Countries: African Countries
• Perks: ₦100m worth of Cash Prizes, Amazon AWS Credits, Mentorship, Business Support, etc
• Deadline: July 20, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

• Age of 14 – 45 years
• Nigerians and other Africans
• Non-Africans Building for Africans
• Your Idea or Startup is tech enabled

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Benefits of the Startup Abuja Innovation Challenge/ Hackathon 2025

There is over 100 million up for Grab:

• 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.

Important Note 

• Application closes on Sunday, 20th July 2025 (winners will be selected based on innovation, execution, and potential for impact).
• Online pitch starts on Wednesday, 30th July 2025.

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More importantly,

• This is beyond competition—it’s a gateway to funding, mentorship, visibility, and the tools you need to build something truly impactful.
• Apply now and take the bold step towards transforming your idea/startup into a fast scalable solution.

Deadline: July 20, 2025

Apply here