AI Academy Nigeria Pitchathon 2026 Offers $5,000 in Equity-Free Funding

Are you a Nigerian startup or developer with an innovative solution using Meta's AI technologies? The AI Academy Nigeria Pitchathon 2026 is now accepting applications for an opportunity to pitch live at GITEX Nigeria, connect with investors and ecosystem leaders, and compete for $5,000 in equity-free funding.

The Pitchathon is the first of three tracks under AI Academy Nigeria, designed for Nigerian startups and teams with an early-stage AI idea, working solution, or product built using Meta's AI technologies. Shortlisted participants will have the chance to showcase their innovations live at GITEX Nigeria.

## Benefits of Participating

The top two pitchathon winners will each receive:

| Benefit | Description | | --- | --- | | US$5,000 in equity-free funding | Awarded to the top two pitchathon winners | | Meta advertising credits | Awarded to the top two pitchathon winners | | Invitation to Meta's Regional AI Summit | Awarded to the top two pitchathon winners, to be held in Istanbul, Türkiye, in November 2026 |

## Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Pitchathon, applicants must be:

- Nigerian developers, startups, and teams building AI solutions using Meta's AI technologies - Teams with an early-stage AI idea or a working AI product

## Application Process

To apply, complete the online application by August 21, 2026. Eligible applicants will be reviewed through a competitive selection process, and shortlisted startups will be contacted. For more information, visit the AI Academy Nigeria Pitchathon website.