Connect NextGen Hackathon 2026

The Connect NextGen Hackathon 2026 is a national innovation initiative designed to identify, support, and scale early-stage technology startups building solutions for Africa’s pressing challenges. It features an intensive hackathon and acceleration program with mentorship, exposure, and access to strategic partners. Selected startups will participate in an 8-week acceleration, receive mentorship from industry experts, and gain opportunities to pitch at the Demo Day.

8-week intensive acceleration, technical and business mentorship, access to funding opportunities and investor networks, visibility through media and ecosystem platforms, networking with government and corporate stakeholders, opportunity to pitch live at Demo Day

Startups must operate in Nigeria, have a minimum viable product (MVP), show measurable traction or pilot usage, and maintain a gender-inclusive team composition.

Submit an application via the provided apply link; shortlisted startups will be contacted with next steps.