Steps for Nigerians to Apply for ECOWAS’s $65,000 Startup Award

ECOWAS has opened applications for the second edition of its Startup Awards, offering $65,000 in cash prizes to startups across the region, including Nigeria, according to Punch Newspapers.

Applications, open until August 31, target 60 startups across six sectors including FinTech, HealthTech, and AgriTech. Selected startups will undergo virtual masterclasses in September before a physical event and regional finals in Abuja from September 28-30.

Nigerian applicants must be ECOWAS citizens with startups operating at least two years, and can apply via the official portal, submitting required documents including a business plan and pitch video.