Startup World Cup Comes to Abuja with $1 Million Prize for African Founders.

Nigerian startups are getting a huge opportunity to compete on one of the world’s largest entrepreneurship stages. The Startup World Cup is heading to Abuja as part of the RegTech Africa Conference 2026, offering a $1 million investment prize for the overall winner. Organized with Pegasus Tech Ventures, this competition brings founders from fintech, regtech, AI, healthtech, agritech, climate tech and more into the spotlight.

Winning in Abuja does not just mean cash. Regional champions will advance to the global finals where they will get to pitch their startups to top venture capitalists and international investors. This kind of exposure can open doors to strategic partnerships, global funding and accelerated growth, turning local ideas into globally competitive businesses.

The competition is open to startups at all stages, from early-stage innovators to growth-oriented companies, and includes both African startups and international teams targeting the African market. Judges will evaluate applications based on innovation, strength of the team, market fit, and pitch quality, ensuring that only the most promising ventures make it through.

Bringing the Startup World Cup to Abuja also highlights Nigeria’s rising status in the tech ecosystem. Hosting a high-profile event like this signals confidence in the region’s entrepreneurial talent and helps draw global attention and investment directly to African founders.

For startups ready to take the leap, this is the moment to act. Apply now at:

https://www.startupworldcup.io/lagos-app-2025
and join the race for the $1 million prize and the chance to showcase your innovation to the world.