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Startup World Cup 2026

Pegasus Tech Ventures verified

One of the world's largest startup pitch competitions hosted by Silicon Valley-based Pegasus Tech Ventures, featuring over 100 regional events across six…

Nigeria Kenya+2All
Up to $1,000,000 Rolling
Competition / Prize NEWOpen

Innovate Africa Challenge 2026 (3rd Edition)

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) & Smart Africa Secretariat verified

FAO & Smart Africa AI‑driven challenge to deploy a proven climate‑smart agriculture solution in a Smart Africa member state, offering technical support…

All AfricaAgricultureTechnology
Amount varies Rolling
Competition / Prize Open

Cartier Women's Initiative Africa Regional Award

Cartier verified

The Cartier Women's Initiative is a global awards programme that champions women entrepreneurs running impactful and innovative businesses, with a dedicated Africa…

All AfricaAgricultureTechnology
$30,000 – $100,000 Rolling
Competition / Prize Open

Hult Prize

Hult Prize Foundation verified

Annual global social entrepreneurship competition challenging student teams to solve the world's most pressing problems. African student founders can compete through campus…

All AfricaTechnologySocial Enterprise
Up to $1,000,000 Rolling
Competition / Prize Open

Access Bank Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton (Season 8)

Access Bank Plc (The W Initiative) verified

Access Bank's pitch competition and training programme for women-owned businesses. Season 8 picks 120 women for a fully sponsored Mini-MBA, and some…

NigeriaAll sectors
Amount varies Rolling
Competition / Prize FEATUREDOpen

Learnstar Startup Challenge 2027

Learnstar Creative Summit verified

A pitch competition for founders, held at the Learnstar Creative Summit 2027 in Lagos. Five shortlisted founders pitch live to a judging…

Nigeria All Africa
Up to ₦1,500,000 15 Dec 2026 · 31d left
Competition / Prize Open

Cartier Women's Initiative Award

Cartier Women's Initiative verified

An international entrepreneurship programme that selects and supports women-led, for-profit businesses with high social and environmental impact. Winners receive up to USD…

All AfricaTechnologyAgriculture
$30,000 – $100,000 15 Jan 2027 · 62d left
Competition / Prize Upcoming

Africa's Business Heroes Prize Competition

Jack Ma Foundation / Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative verified

An annual pitch competition for African entrepreneurs, funded by the Jack Ma Foundation. Ten finalists share US$1.5 million in grants. The winner…

All AfricaAll sectors
$100,000 – $300,000
Competition / Prize Upcoming

YouthADAPT Challenge

African Development Bank & Global Center on Adaptation verified

A competition for youth-led businesses working on climate adaptation in Africa. Past winners received grants of up to US$100,000, plus a one-year…

All AfricaClimate adaptationAgriculture
Up to $100,000

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