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InnovateX 2026: A ₦20 Million Innovation Challenge for Young Nigerians opportunity
CompetitionCloses 30 Oct

Blaze by Ecobank

InnovateX 2026: A ₦20 Million Innovation Challenge for Young Nigerians

Blaze by Ecobank has opened InnovateX 2026, a nationwide innovation challenge offering ₦20 million in prizes to young Nigerians with technology, business and creative ideas. Teams of four from tertiary institutions across Nigeria move through screening, mentorship, bootcamps and regional selection before the final pitch.

Eligibility: Nigerian citizen

Deadline
October 30, 2026
Location
Nigeria
Funding or benefit
A total prize pool of ₦20 million is shared across winning teams at the finale on 30 October 2026.
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Enzzyme Capital Partners

Enzzyme Creative Network Equity Investment

Enzzyme Creative Network offers US$50,000 to US$1.5 million in equity investment for founder led creative and technology enabled businesses focused on Nigeria's creative economy. It targets ventures from pre seed to Series A that can scale creative output through technology or platforms.

Eligibility: Be a founder, co founder or CEO of a creative or technology enabled business operating in or focused on Nigeria's creative economy

Deadline
Timeline not announced
Location
Nigeria
Funding or benefit
Equity investment tickets range from US$50,000 to US$1.5 million per business, covering pre seed to Series A. This is equity investment, not grant funding. Final terms are subject to Enzzyme's investment review and documentation.
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Young Africa Innovates Programme by UNDP and Mastercard Foundation
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UNDP Nigeria and Mastercard Foundation

Mastercard Foundation and UNDP Young Africa Innovates (YAI) Programme Cohort 2

Cohort 2 of the Young Africa Innovates programme is now open. A UNDP and Mastercard Foundation partnership supporting young Nigerian innovators to incubate and scale youth led solutions driving inclusive socio economic development.

Eligibility: Young Nigerian with a youth led innovative solution in one of the focus sectors

Deadline
Timeline not announced
Location
Nigeria
Funding or benefit
Incubation, mentorship, capacity building and showcase support under the USD 25.8 million UNDP Mastercard Foundation partnership, pathway to scale youth led innovations
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