Applications August 1–30 · Live Pitch October 27–28, 2026
A nationwide search for Africa's boldest startup ideas — opening the Dev-a-thon journey across every region of Nigeria. You don't have to be a developer to enter — anyone with a great idea can apply.
Discover innovative startup ideas across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones plus Lagos & Abuja through an open pitch deck competition — surfacing the talent and ideas worth building.
Select 10 winning startup ideas — one per geopolitical zone, two from Lagos, and one from Abuja — to advance into the 48-hour MVP build.
Winners travel to the Innovation Showcase in Lagos, fully covered.
Each winning idea is developed into a working product in Phase 2.
Cash prizes for the top 3 leading ideas.
Submit your idea & pitch deck online.
Our panel reviews every entry by region.
Shortlisted founders are invited to pitch.
Present your idea live to the judges, October 27–28.
10 ideas are selected for the Dev-a-thon.
Submit your pitch deck and put your idea in front of Africa's innovation ecosystem.
Submit Your Pitch