Innovation Challenge & Hackathon 2025: Up to ₦7 Million Funding for Nigeria’s Brightest Innovators

Are you building bold, tech-powered solutions that can transform lives in Nigeria and beyond? The Ilorin Innovation Hub (IIH) is calling on developers, innovators, students, and startup founders to apply for the Innovation Challenge & Hackathon 2025 — a flagship program that identifies, nurtures, and accelerates the most promising ideas and early-stage ventures solving real-world problems.

This year’s edition, backed by IHS Nigeria and delivered in partnership with Co-creation Hub (CcHUB), offers a powerful platform to access funding, expert mentorship, and business growth support.

Two Tracks, Two Paths to Impact

The program caters to innovators at different stages:

1. Innovation Challenge — Incubation Track
   For startups with a minimum viable product (MVP) or early market traction. Successful participants will join IIH’s Incubation Programme, receiving funding, capacity-building, and market access support.
2. Hackathon — Pre-Incubation Track
   For individuals or teams with strong ideas but no product yet. Participants will be guided through the process of refining their concepts, building prototypes, and preparing for market entry.

Who Can Apply

• Visionary innovators and builders passionate about solving real problems.
• Early-stage startups with MVPs or early traction.
• Students, tech enthusiasts, and creatives eager to make an impact.
• Applicants committed to creating scalable solutions in Kwara State, Nigeria, and across West Africa.

Participants stand to gain:

• ₦5,000,000 funding per selected startup in the Incubation Track.
• ₦2,000,000 funding per innovator/team in the Pre-Incubation Track.
• Access to IIH’s Pre-Incubation and Incubation Programmes.
• Tailored mentorship from industry experts.
• Networking opportunities with potential investors, partners, and tech leaders.
• Visibility and credibility within Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem.

Application Deadline: August 18, 2025

This challenge is more than a competition—it’s a launchpad for ideas that can scale, attract investment, and create lasting change. If you’re ready to build solutions that matter, this is your moment to shine.