Welcome to the Ilorin Innovation Challenge & Hackathon Application! Are you a forward-thinking innovator, developer, or startup founder in Nigeria addressing significant issues with innovative technology? The Ilorin Innovation Hub (IIH) invites you to submit your application for the Innovation Challenge & Hackathon 2025—a vibrant program aimed at identifying and promoting the most promising tech-driven solutions that tackle challenges within our communities.

We are providing assistance to 10 innovators and startups through two distinct programs – the Innovation Challenge Programme (Incubation) for startups that possess a minimum viable product and the Hackathon (Pre-incubation) for Innovators who are in the idea development stage.

Supported by IHS Nigeria and in collaboration with CcHUB, this challenge will act as a pathway into IIH’s premier Pre-Incubation and Incubation Programmes, fostering high-impact innovations capable of scaling throughout Nigeria and West Africa.

This initiative transcends a mere competition. It serves as a launchpad for Innovators and startups creating scalable solutions. We are eager to discover your potential and anticipate reviewing your submission. Best of luck!

Tracks – Ilorin Innovation Challenge & Hackathon Application

• Innovation Challenge — Incubation (for Startups)
• Hackathon — Pre-Incubation (for Innovators)

Eligibility – Ilorin Innovation Challenge & Hackathon Application

• Open to innovators with promising ideas;
• Early-stage startups with MVPs or early traction;
• Students, tech enthusiasts, and creatives passionate about solving real problems;
• Builders ready to create impact in Kwara state, Nigeria and beyond.

Benefits – Ilorin Innovation Challenge & Hackathon Application

• N5,000,000 per startup in the incubation programme (Innovation Challenge)
• N2,000,000 for innovators in the pre-incubation programme (Hackathon)

Application – Ilorin Innovation Challenge & Hackathon Application

• For details and to apply visit the application page
• Deadline is August 18, 2025