Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon 2025 (N100M in Prizes)

Startup Abuja presents an online hackathon and business growth experience for startups, SMEs, tech innovators, and entrepreneurs across Nigeria.

Are you building a tech enabled solution?

Apply now for the Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon 2025 — An online hackathon and business growth experience designed for startups, SMEs, tech innovators and entrepreneurs across Nigeria.

Why You Should Apply?:

✅Over ₦100 million worth of prizes (cash + AWS credit + mentorship + resources/business support)

✅A chance to access at least ₦1,500,000 in AWS credit from Transnet Cloud, her Nigerian partner which enables you to host your platform on the cloud with zero upfront fees.

✅Mentorship, visibility, and investor-readiness support

✅A free AWS-powered environment to build during the hackathon (if you’re at the ideation stage)

Prizes for Winners:

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

Challenge categories include:

EduTech, HealthTech, FinTech, AgroTech, Web3/Blockchain, E-commerce, SaaS, Logistics/Transportation, Real Estate and more.

Application Criteria:

Who Can Apply

☑️Age: 14 – 45 (male and female)

☑️ Nigerian r any other Africans

☑️Non Africans building for the African market

☑️Your idea or startup is tech enabled

Important Dates:

✔️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.

Get more details HERE

Apply HERE

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