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Startup World Cup Lagos 2026

Key Information

Organisation

Pegasus Tech Ventures

Status

Closed

Application Deadline

30 Mar 2026

Program Type

Competition

Amount

USD 1,000,000

About this Program

The regional Nigerian qualifier for the global Startup World Cup, where the winner heads to Silicon Valley.

Benefits & What You Get

Chance to compete for $1M investment in San Francisco; global investor exposure.

Eligibility

Nigeria-based startups with high growth potential and scalable technology.

Startups That Could Apply

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mPharma Ghana Reimagining African pharmacy

Paymob MENA's payment infrastructure

Khazna Financial inclusion for Egypt

Union54 Zambia's fintech unicorn story

SafeBoda Safer bodas for Kampala

Ampersand Rwanda African electric moto pioneer

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