ECOWAS African Forum on Research and Innovation (FARI) Startup Competition 2025 for young ECOWAS Startups

The ECOWAS Startup Competition is part of the ECOWAS African Forum on Research and Innovation (FARI). It targets ECOWAS start-ups and runs in two stages: national selection and a final regional phase during FARI 2025. Three start-ups will be awarded at the regional level, with national winners taking part in the regional exhibition and awards.

Three start-ups will be awarded at the regional level; national winners will participate in the regional exhibition and related tests during FARI-2025.

Start-ups must come from an ECOWAS member country, have headquarters in an ECOWAS member country, be less than five years old, and comply with submission rules and deadlines.

Online application via the official FARI website; submit the application file online before the deadline.