Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon 2025 (₦100 Million in Prizes)


Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon 2025 (₦100 Million in Prizes)


Startup Abuja Presents: Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon 2025

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.

Why You Shouldn't Miss This Opportunity:

Over ₦100 million worth of prizes (cash + AWS credit + mentorship + resources/business support)

A chance to access at least ₦1,500,000 in AWS credit from Transnet Cloud, her Nigerian partner which enables you to host your platform on the cloud with zero upfront fees.

  • Mentorship, visibility, and investor-readiness support
  • A free AWS-powered environment to build during the hackathon (if you're at the ideation stage)

Prize Categories:

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

Challenge categories include:

EduTech, HealthTech, FinTech, AgroTech, Web3/Blockchain, E-commerce, SaaS, Logistics/Transportation, Real Estate and more. 

Application Criteria:

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 14 - 45 (male and female)
  • Nigerian r any other Africans
  • Non Africans building for the African market
  • Your idea or startup is tech enabled

Important Dates:

  • 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.  

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.

P.S.

By submitting this form, you agree to let Startup Abuja and its partners contact you for follow-ups, updates, or other relevant opportunities.

  • Plus use your pictures/videos of our events for promotional purposes.
  • We value your privacy and will only use your details for initiatives that support your growth.

And just so you know:

  • All innovation challenge/hackathon prizes are FREE equity grants. 
  • We take NO stake in your company.

How to Apply 

Interested applicant can apply via this link:

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