About Startup Abuja Innovation Challenge/ Hackathon 2025
An online hackathon and business growth experience for startups, SMEs, tech innovators, and entrepreneurs across Africa.
The Startup Abuja Innovation Challenge/ Hackathon 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
Startup Abuja Innovation Challenge Eligibility Criteria
- Age of 14 – 45 years
- Nigerians and other Africans
- Non-Africans Building for Africans
- Your Idea or Startup is tech enabled
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.
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
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