Osun Tech Festival Innovation Challenge 2026
Empowering Visionaries. Rewarding Innovation.
The Osun Tech Festival Innovation Challenge is designed to spotlight groundbreaking ideas and visionary founders building solutions that transform industries and empower communities. Whether you’re addressing challenges in education, agriculture, climate, health, finance, or inclusion, this is your stage to showcase creativity, resilience, and the power of technology.
$5,000 + Mentorship + Acceleration
The Innovation Challenge winner will receive seed funding to scale their idea, gain hands-on mentorship from experts, and be invited to exclusive post-festival programs for growth and visibility.
Timeline
Application Opens
January 18th, 2026
Shortlist Announcement
February 12th, 2026
Pitch Day
February 19th & 20th 2026 - OTF 2026 Main Stage
Why Participate
Win $5,000 in funding.
Get featured across OTF’s media and partner networks.
Connect with top investors, accelerators, and mentors.
Showcase your startup to thousands of attendees and global press.
Who Can Apply
Founders and innovators with early or growth-stage startups.
Builders solving real, scalable problems with measurable impact.
Teams or individuals leveraging technology for social or economic change.
Apply for the challenge
Complete the form below and tell us your story, your vision, and how your startup is shaping the future.
