The next big idea lives in every corner of Oyo.
We are touring across Oke-Ogun, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Ibarapa and Ibadan to discover, support, and spotlight young innovators, builders, and cultural creators.
Democratizing access, not just capital.
Whether you are on a farm in Saki, coding in a hostel at LAUTECH, sculpting in Oyo town, or designing in Ibarapa, your talent deserves an open door.
1. Discover
Effortless entry from any smartphone. No complex jargon or expensive equipment required to submit your idea or artwork.
2. Support & Spotlight
Innovation awards, hands-on mentorship, and enterprise partnerships with industry leaders across Nigeria and Africa.
3. Open Minds
Showcase global remote career pathways, international fellowships, and deep tech as sustainable routes to prosperity.
4. Enable
Empowering partners, mentors, and local hubs to seed an enduring innovation environment throughout Oyo State.
Three Tracks. Endless Possibility.
Whether you are writing software, revolutionising agriculture, or mastering indigenous music and art, there is a place for your genius.
Build for Oyo (Tech)
Open to individuals, micro-enterprises, SMEs & teams (aged 18–35) · Ideas & prototypes for payments, health, transport & learning
Farm Smart Oyo (Agri)
Open to individuals, micro-enterprises, SMEs & teams (aged 18–35) · Farm data, input access, market pricing, storage & agri-finance
Oyo's Most Creative
Open to solo creators, collectives & micro-studios (aged 18–35) · Indigenes of Oyo's 33 LGAs · Retain 100% of your IP
Key Programme Dates
All times in West Africa Time (WAT) · Africa/Lagos
Challenge Window Closes: Monday, 30 November 2026 (23:59 WAT)
Up to 10 finalists announced per category for public voting and final pitches.
Contributes 30% to final score. One verified vote per phone/email per category.
Statewide showcase, live pitches, creative festival, and innovation awards ceremony in Ibadan.
Three Regional Stops. Five Zonal Showcases.
Each stop features a 48-hour hackathon, masterclasses, founder pitching, creative showcases, and an innovation expo.
Oke-Ogun Stop (Saki / Iseyin)
Digital Agriculture & Rural Logistics
Ogbomoso Stop (LAUTECH)
Tech, Engineering & Hardware Innovation
Ibadan Grand Finale
Statewide Finals, Creative Showcase & Awards