OffChart NXT Startup Challenge 2026

About

The OffChart NXT Startup Challenge offers early traction and growth startups the chance to compete for a ₦30M prize pool while enhancing their business readiness and gaining visibility among investors and strategic partners.

Benefits

• 💰Capital — Compete for a share of the ₦30M Founder Prize Pool; 📈 Readiness — Participate in the Pre-DealRoom Programme to strengthen business readiness; 🌟 Visibility — Showcase to the OffChart NXT audience and potential investors; 🤝 Access — Connect with investors, lenders, and strategic partners through the DealRoom

Eligibility Criteria

• Early Traction and Early Growth startups
• Must hold a valid Founder Ticket
• Must demonstrate market validation through customers, revenue, or partnerships

Participation Commitments

• Participation in the Pre-DealRoom Programme
• Must pitch at OffChart NXT if selected
• Must hold a valid Founder Ticket

Target Region

Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Target Sector

Early Traction and Early Growth startups across various sectors