Startup Abuja presents an online hackathon and business growth experience for startups, SMEs, tech innovators, and entrepreneurs across Nigeria.
Small business consulting
Business loans and grants
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 Shouldn’t Miss This Opportunity:
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)
Prize Categories:
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
Small business consulting
Business loans and grants
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
Small business consulting
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
