InnovateX 2026

₦20,000,000 total prize pool: 1st ₦5m, 2nd ₦4m, 3rd ₦3.5m, 4th ₦2.5m, 5th ₦1m. Plus mentorship, free debit cards, NYSC placement opportunities, and an Ecobank internship opportunity for select participants.Rolling / no deadlineNigeria (regional activations in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja; virtual participation also available)

A six-week nationwide innovation challenge for teams of 4 tertiary students, culminating in a grand finale pitch competition on 30 October 2026. Teams choose a track (Inclusive Finance or Creative Economy), go through screening and regional selection, then pitch to a panel of industry judges.

Opportunities like this aren't scored on Scholars. Create a free account to save it, track your application, and get reminded before it closes.

Track this opportunity -- join free

Already have an account? Log in