AI Academy Nigeria Pitchathon 2026

The AI Academy Nigeria Pitchathon 2026 is a competition for Nigerian startups and developers building solutions with Meta's AI technologies. Shortlisted teams pitch their innovations live at GITEX Nigeria and compete for equity-free funding and ecosystem benefits. The top two pitchathon winners will each receive US$5,000 in equity-free funding, Meta advertising credits, and an invitation to Meta’s Regional AI Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye, in November 2026.

US$5,000 equity-free funding per winner, Meta advertising credits, invitation to Meta’s Regional AI Summit in Istanbul (November 2026)

Open to Nigerian developers, startups, and teams building AI solutions using Meta’s AI technologies.

Complete the online application by August 21, 2026. Eligible applicants will be reviewed through a competitive selection process, and shortlisted startups will be contacted.