Competition
ECOWAS Startup Awards
Closed
This call is closed. The page stays up for reference; check the official page for the next round.
The ECOWAS Startup Awards is a regional competition and 6-month acceleration program for tech startups based in ECOWAS member states across six key sectors. Selected startups receive mentorship, investor access, and can compete for top cash prizes up to $30,000.
Key facts
- Organiser
- ECOWAS Commission
- Deadline
- August 31, 2026
- Opens
- August 3, 2026
- Amount
- $30,000 · Prize
- Equity
- None
- Entry fee
- Free to apply
- Open to
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Stages
- Seed, Series A
- Sectors
- Climate and energy, Edtech, Fintech, Food and agriculture, Healthtech, Travel and hospitality
- Format
- Hybrid
- Location
- Abuja, Nigeria
- Application languages
- English
Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.
Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.