African Startup Challenge 2025 – Hackathon & ₦100M in Prizes Await!
Abuja Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon 2025 — Win ₦100 Million in Prizes!
Are you a tech innovator, startup founder, or entrepreneur building impactful solutions in Nigeria or across Africa? The Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon 2025 is your opportunity to scale your business and win from a ₦100 million prize pool in cash, AWS credits, mentorship, and business support.
This fully online hackathon offers a dynamic business growth experience designed to support startups, SMEs, and individual innovators solving real-world problems through technology.
Abuja Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon (Program Overview)
Program Name | Abuja Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon 2025 |
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Host Country | Nigeria (Online) |
Category | Competition / Hackathon |
Eligibility | African Innovators (or Non-Africans building for Africa) |
Prizes | ₦100 Million Total Value |
Deadline to Apply | July 20, 2025 |
Language Test Requirement | No IELTS Required |
Focus Areas
This challenge targets tech-enabled innovations in various sectors, including:
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EduTech
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HealthTech
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FinTech
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AgroTech
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Web3/Blockchain
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E-commerce
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SaaS (Software as a Service)
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Logistics & Transportation
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Real Estate
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And more…
Prizes & Benefits
Winners of the 2025 Startup Innovation Hackathon will receive a mix of cash, Amazon AWS credits, and tailored business mentorship:
First Prize – ₦10 million value:
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₦5 million cash
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₦4 million AWS credits
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₦1 million worth of mentorship
Second Prize – ₦8 million value:
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₦3 million cash
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₦4 million AWS credits
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₦1 million mentorship
Third Prize – ₦7 million value:
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₦2 million cash
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₦4 million AWS credits
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₦1 million mentorship
10 Runner-Ups:
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₦200,000 cash each
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₦1.5 million AWS credits per team
All Participants:
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₦500,000 worth of AWS credits
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Abuja Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon (Eligibility Criteria)
To apply, participants must meet the following:
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Age: 14 to 45 years
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Nationality: Open to all Africans (including non-Africans building for the African market)
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Innovation must be tech-enabled
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Open to individuals or teams
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All genders encouraged to apply
Abuja Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon (How to Apply: Step-by-Step)
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Click the official application link to access the registration form.
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Complete your startup or innovation profile.
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Submit a detailed description or prototype of your solution.
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Confirm your eligibility and contact details.
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Submit before the deadline: July 20, 2025.
(Why You Should Apply)
- Massive Exposure & Mentorship
- Free AWS Credits Worth Millions
- Cash Awards for Top Teams
- Real Business Development Support
- Network with Nigeria & Africa’s Top Innovators
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Important Dates
Event | Date |
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Application Deadline | July 20, 2025 |
Finalists Announcement | TBD |
Hackathon Dates | TBD (Online) |