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Registration for the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026 opened on August 26, 2026, and if you have been looking for a legitimate reason to finally build that data-driven idea you have been sitting on, this is probably the best one available to you right now. It is the world’s largest annual global hackathon, it is […]
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Here is a problem that most people outside AI have never thought about: voice AI systems built by global companies are largely useless for the way Africans actually communicate. A Nigerian customer service call that switches between English and Igbo mid-sentence will confuse the most sophisticated speech model on the market. A Kenyan clinic worker
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If you are running a social enterprise anywhere in Africa and you have been looking for a stage where your work gets the attention it deserves, this is worth reading carefully. The Pan-African Social Enterprise Summit 2026 is bringing together over 500 entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and changemakers in Kampala, Uganda on November 19 and 20,
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If you are a Nigerian student with an idea sitting in your notebook or on your phone, Ecobank InnovateX Youth Innovation Challenge 2026 might be the push you need to finally build it. Ecobank, through its youth banking arm Blaze, has thrown open applications for this year’s edition, and the numbers involved are hard to
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The NESI Innovation Challenge 2026 is a Nigerian competition for innovators developing practical technology solutions for problems in the country’s electricity and energy sector. The challenge offers a ₦10 million prize pool, alongside mentorship, industry connections, incubation and opportunities to test promising solutions. It is open to startups, students, researchers, developers, engineers and other innovators
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Ideation Hub Africa African Masterclass Series 6.0 is a free 12-week impact accelerator for African changemakers, entrepreneurs & innovators.
The AfCFTA Digital Innovation Challenge 2026 is looking for African innovators, startups and young entrepreneurs developing digital solutions that can make cross-border trade easier. The challenge is organised by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat as part of efforts to put Africa’s Digital Trade Protocol into practical use. The second edition is particularly
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The TTSWG Innovation Makers Challenge 2.0 for Early-stage Startups is an opportunity for young Nigerian innovators who are building technology solutions with the potential to improve lives. Many startups have promising products but struggle to access mentorship, industry connections, and the visibility needed to attract partners or investors. This challenge was created to help bridge
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The NourishNext West Africa Youth Agrifood Innovation Challenge 2026 is looking beyond farming. It is searching for young innovators who can solve the everyday problems that prevent nutritious food from reaching millions of people across West Africa. Every year, huge quantities of fruits and vegetables are lost because of poor storage, weak transportation systems, limited
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The Next Titan Nigeria Season XI 2026 is back with a massive ₦50 million grand prize. Applications are currently open via the The Next Titan Registration Portal ahead of the regional auditions starting in August, with ongoing rolling applications leading up to the preliminary stages. Nigeria’s number one entrepreneurial reality television show has officially returned
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