ECOWAS has opened applications for its 2026 Startup Awards, offering up to $65,000 in prizes for startups across West Africa. Here’s how Nigerian founders can apply before the August 31 deadline.
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Eligible founders are to submit applications across six sectors, including FinTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, EdTech, CleanTech and Tourism.
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Successful applicants will advance to the next stage, where they will receive mentorship, investor access and the opportunity to pitch in Abuja.
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The ECOWAS Startup Awards will recognise innovative businesses with cash prizes and regional exposure to help them scale across West Africa.