The Collaborate Lagos program returns with an expanded vision at Art of Technology Lagos 7.0 (AOT 7.0), connecting innovation with opportunities to help promising startups grow throughout Africa’s premier technology ecosystem.
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This year’s program offers a ₦25 million prize fund, providing entrepreneurs with funding opportunities, expert guidance, connections to investors, and greater visibility within the startup ecosystem.
Collaborate Lagos goes beyond traditional competitions by supporting founders tackling practical problems in strategic sectors that support Lagos’s long-term sustainable development goals.
The Significance
Collaborate Lagos functions as more than a standard pitch contest—it serves as a comprehensive innovation platform linking founders to financial resources, potential partners, and developmental support. The initiative understands that successful startup growth depends on more than money alone—it requires strategic partnerships, market entry opportunities, and knowledge exchange.
The platform creates an environment where transformative businesses can expand and maintain their impact by uniting startups with investors, government entities, development organisations, and corporate partners.
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Priority Sectors for 2025
Applicant startups must be creating solutions in one or more of these strategic areas:
- AgriTech – Advanced farming and aquaculture technologies that strengthen food security.
- HealthTech – Products and services that expand healthcare accessibility and quality, spanning digital health to biotechnology.
- Sustainable Mobility – Breakthroughs in environmentally-friendly transportation, electric vehicles, and intelligent urban transit systems.
- EdTech – Revolutionary approaches to education using immersive and digital platforms.
- GreenTech & Clean Energy – Solutions that promote renewable energy usage and reduce carbon emissions.
Benefits for Accepted Startups
- Funding Opportunities: Compete for portions of the ₦25 million prize fund.
- Platform Exposure: Present your venture at Lagos’s premier technology and innovation gathering.
- Strategic Connections: Build relationships with investors, corporate leaders, and government officials.
- Expert Support & Development: Gain insights from industry veterans through training sessions and personalised mentorship.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Startups in early or growth phases with Nigerian registration.
- Founding teams developing scalable, innovation-focused solutions.
- Companies are tackling issues within the designated priority sectors.
Eligible startups should complete their applications by the November 7, 2025, deadline. Click HERE to apply.
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