Challenge/Competition

Explore our Challenge/Competition section for thrilling opportunities to test your skills and compete with the best. Engage in a variety of challenges and competitions across different fields, from sports and arts to technology and entrepreneurship. Push your limits, showcase your talents, and seize the chance to win prestigious prizes. Discover exciting competitions and embark on a journey of growth, learning, and friendly rivalry. Browse our Challenge/Competition category and embrace the spirit of competition today.

Changemakers Innovation Challenge Program

Changemakers Innovation Challenge 2025 for Social Entrepreneurs

The Changemakers Innovation Challenge was conceived by ACT Foundation as a response to the impressive work of community non-profits and social enterprises in Africa that leverage technology and digital tools to create social change within their communities.  Whether it be solutions in mobile health, farm automation, telemedicine, ed-tech microfinance, and beyond, technological advancements continue to […]

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Ilorin Innovation Challenge and Hackathon 2025 (₦7 Million Funding)

The Ilorin Innovation Challenge and Hackathon 2025 is calling on innovators, entrepreneurs, developers, and problem-solvers to build creative solutions that can transform industries and improve lives. This is more than a challenge, it’s a launchpad for Startups with innovative ideas or solution to develop, refine, and scale to the next level and also stand a

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Global Youth AI Future Innovation Competition

Global Youth AI Future Innovation Competition 2025 ($1,000 Prize)

AI for SDGs — Global Youth AI Future Innovation Competition, is an international science and technology innovation competition with the goals of empowering social innovation, advancing youth development, and addressing sustainable development challenges through artificial intelligence (AI). Each year, the competition will focus on a major theme, with tracks dedicated to specific areas. The inaugural

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In-country YouthADAPT Challenge

In-country YouthADAPT Challenge For Youth-Led MSMEs & Innovators in Africa ($30,000 Grants)

The In-country YouthADAPT Challenge is calling on younth-led MSMEs and innovators to drive climate adaptation and resilience across Africa. Africa is on the frontlines of climate change. From erratic weather disrupting agriculture to floods damaging critical infrastructure, the impacts are being felt across sectors—threatening livelihoods, mobility, and food security. We are calling on younth-led MSMEs

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Africa Deep Tech Challenge

Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025 for Innovators ($20,000 in Prizes)

Deadline for Application: July 31st, 2025 Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025 is powered by Future Africa and in collaboration with Ilorin Tech Hub, CcHub, and IHS. The theme Resource-Constrained Computing is a pan-African challenge designed to spotlight and empower the next generation of innovators solving complex problems with limited resources. Whether it’s building AI models on edge devices,

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Forecasting the Future

Forecasting the Future: A Modern Economics Challenge ($25k Grant)

Forecasting the Future: A Modern Economics Challenge—invites you to dive into the evolving global economy and predict how the next era of Modern Mercantilism will transform trade, policy, and power on the global stage. Challenge Details Bridgewater studies the cause-and-effect forces that shape economies and markets, turning that understanding into data-driven algorithms that adapt as

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The iHack4SDG Hackathon

iHack4SDG Hackathon Program 2025 (N8 Million in Cash Prizes)

The iHack4SDG Hackathon is a catalyst for change, championing SDG 4 (Quality Education) by providing a platform for innovators to develop groundbreaking digital solutions. Join iHack4SDG in developing innovative solutions for sustainable education. This edition focuses on two critical areas: Track 1: EduHack  About this Track: The EduHack is a mobile application set to serve

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National PayExpo Innovation Challenge

National PayExpo Innovation Challenge 2025 ( N2 Million in Cash Prizes + $20,000 Post Acceleration Seed Funding)

The National PayExpo Innovation Challenge 2025 is  calling on startups across Nigeria to share bold ideas and drive real impact in health, education, agri-tech, digital inclusion, and more. What the Challenge Offers:  National visibility & recognition Expert mentorship & exposure Chance to access $20,000 seed funding post-acceleration Entry into a powerful network of investors & innovators Prizes: Top

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develoPPP Ventures Ideas Competition

develoPPP Ventures Ideas Competition for African Startups (€100,000 Grants)

develoPPP Ventures is aimed at young companies, whose innovative business model improves living conditions in a developing or emerging country and who are planning to scale up. Via a matching-funds model, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) provides non-dilutive capital of 100,000 euros for suitable growth investments. Eligibility requirements for develoPPP

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IBM Call For Code Global Challenge

IBM Call for Code Global Challenge 2025 ($100k Prizes)

This year’s Global Challenge is all new, with more opportunities to participate and win throughout the year. Bring your big tech-for-good ideas and passion, learn generative AI tech, collaborate with a global community of problems solvers, and compete for multiple prizes. The 2025 IBM Call for Code Global Challenge invites developers, students, and problem-solvers worldwide

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