Startup Innovation Challenge 2026

The Startup Innovation Challenge 2026 is an online competition for startups, SMEs, and tech innovators across Nigeria, offering over ₦100 million in cash, AWS credits, and mentorship. Participants with working prototypes or MVPs across EduTech, HealthTech, FinTech, AgroTech, and other emerging sectors can gain funding, business support, and cloud resources to scale their solutions.

Key Focus Areas:

• EduTech
• HealthTech
• FinTech
• AgroTech
• Web3 / Blockchain
• E-commerce
• SaaS
• Logistics / Transportation
• Real Estate
• Other emerging technology sectors

Objectives

The challenge aims to:

• Reward innovative solutions with equity-free prizes
• Support startups and SMEs in scaling operations using AWS cloud technologies
• Provide mentorship, business guidance, and investor-readiness support
• Increase visibility and networking opportunities for tech innovators

Who Is Eligible?

Participants must:

• Be Nigerian, African, or non-African innovators building solutions for the African market
• Have a tech-enabled solution with at least a working prototype or minimum viable product (MVP)
• Maintain a functional website
• Include all genders and no age restrictions