Applications are open for InnovateX Youth Competition Program 2025. Are you a young creative or tech enthusiast between the ages of 16 and 25? Do you have a bold idea, an innovative project, or a tech-driven solution waiting to make an impact? This is your moment to shine! Join the InnovateX Program and take your passion from concept to reality. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a tech lover ready to build something meaningful, InnovateX is designed to help you pitch, grow, and thrive.
InnovateX is a youth innovation challenge by Ecobank and Heave Ventures that helps you turn your tech or creative hustle into a winning idea. Get mentorship, attend bootcamps, and pitch for a shot at national recognition.
InnovateX Program Benefits
- Access to free hybrid bootcamps with top industry experts
- Hands-on pitching and business workshops
- International exposure through public voting and expert panels
- A chance to pitch live at the Grand Finale
- ₦20,000,000 in prizes for the top 10 winners
- Mentorship and recognition from Ecobank and other partners
Choose Your Track:
- Creatives Track – Learn how to turn your fashion, designs, or content into a brand and a business.
- STEM Track– Got an app or solution idea? Learn how to develop and pitch it like a boss.
Eligibility Criteria
- You are a young creative or tech enthusiast between the ages of 16 and 25
- Anything creative or tech-based can apply. Think fashion, design, music, video, software, apps, robotics — if it solves a problem or expresses innovation, we want to hear it.
- you can apply as a solo creative or innovator. But if you have a small team, that’s cool too — just mention it during application.
How To Apply for InnovateX Program
Application Deadline: July 25, 2025
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