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)

Focus Areas

This challenge targets tech-enabled innovations in various sectors, including:

• EduTech

• HealthTech

• FinTech

• AgroTech

• Web3/Blockchain

• E-commerce

• SaaS (Software as a Service)

• Logistics & Transportation

• Real Estate

• 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:

• ₦5 million cash

• ₦4 million AWS credits

• ₦1 million worth of mentorship

Second Prize – ₦8 million value:

• ₦3 million cash

• ₦4 million AWS credits

• ₦1 million mentorship

Third Prize – ₦7 million value:

• ₦2 million cash

• ₦4 million AWS credits

• ₦1 million mentorship

10 Runner-Ups:

• ₦200,000 cash each

• ₦1.5 million AWS credits per team

All Participants:

• ₦500,000 worth of AWS credits

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Abuja Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon  (Eligibility Criteria)

To apply, participants must meet the following:

• Age: 14 to 45 years

• Nationality: Open to all Africans (including non-Africans building for the African market)

• Innovation must be tech-enabled

• Open to individuals or teams

• All genders encouraged to apply

Abuja Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon (How to Apply: Step-by-Step)

1. Click the official application link to access the registration form.

2. Complete your startup or innovation profile.

3. Submit a detailed description or prototype of your solution.

4. Confirm your eligibility and contact details.

5. Submit before the deadline: July 20, 2025.

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(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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