KWARA TECH FEST

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Build it. Pitch it. Get funded.

Every great company starts with one opportunity.

Kwara Tech Fest 2026 is inviting ambitious founders, innovators and early-stage startups to apply for the Startup Pitch Competition.

This is an opportunity to present your solution before investors, business leaders, ecosystem partners and potential customers while competing for funding, strategic partnerships and market visibility.

We're looking for startups solving meaningful problems across sectors including:

Financial Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Health Technology
Agricultural Technology
Education Technology
Climate Technology
Blockchain & Web3
Logistics
Creative Technology
Enterprise Software
And other high-impact industries

Selected startups will gain the opportunity to:

• Pitch before investors and ecosystem leaders
• Build meaningful partnerships
• Receive valuable feedback from experienced professionals
• Increase visibility within the technology ecosystem
• Connect with potential customers and collaborators

If you're building a company with the ambition to scale, we'd like to hear from you.

📅 20–21 October 2026
📍 Kwara State, Nigeria

Applications are now open.

Apply today:
www.kwaratechfest.com

Volunteer at Kwara Tech Fest 2026

Great events don't happen by chance. They happen because passionate people choose to make a difference.

Join the volunteer team for Kwara Tech Fest 2026 and help create an unforgettable experience for thousands of attendees.

As a volunteer, you'll gain valuable experience, develop practical skills, expand your professional network and work with an incredible team committed to innovation and excellence.

Volunteer opportunities include:

✅ Registration & Accreditation
✅ Event Operations
✅ Community Engagement
✅ Media & Communications
✅ Technical Support
✅ Guest Relations

📅 20–21 October 2026
📍 Kwara State

Applications are now open.

Apply today:
🌐 www.kwaratechfest.com

Code. Create. Compete. Build what matters.

Applications are now open for the Kwara Tech Fest 2026 Hackathon.

This 48-hour challenge will bring developers, software engineers, designers, product managers, data scientists and emerging technology talent together to build practical solutions to real-world problems.

Participants will work in teams, receive guidance from experienced mentors and present their solutions before industry leaders, investors, employers and ecosystem partners.

•The hackathon offers participants an opportunity to:
•Test their technical and problem-solving skills
•Build a functional product with a multidisciplinary team
•Meet potential co-founders and collaborators
•Connect with employers and industry leaders
•Compete for prizes and wider recognition
•Gain valuable experience presenting a solution publicly

Whether you are an experienced developer or an emerging builder with the drive to learn and contribute, there is a place for you.

📅 20–21 October 2026
📍 Kwara State

Apply now: www.kwaratechfest.com

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Save your seat at Kwara Tech Fest 2026.

On 20–21 October 2026, Kwara Tech Fest will bring together the people building, funding, supporting and adopting the next wave of technology and enterprise in Kwara State and beyond.

The festival is designed for:

• Founders and startup teams
• Developers, designers and digital professionals
• Investors and corporate leaders
• Students and emerging talent
• Sponsors and ecosystem partners
• Exhibitors, volunteers and institutions
• Government and policy stakeholders

Across two days, participants will connect through keynote sessions, panel discussions, startup showcases, exhibitions, career opportunities, workshops, competitions and high-value networking.

Whether your goal is visibility, partnerships, investment, learning, recruitment or market access, there is a seat for you.

Date: 20–21 October 2026
Location: Kwara State
Registration: www.kwaratechfest.com

Save your seat. Join the people shaping the future of technology and innovation in Kwara.

OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

The Kwara State Government, through the Ministry of Youth Development, has officially partnered with Kwara Tech Fest 2026 to support youth development, digital skills, innovation and entrepreneurship across the state.

This partnership strengthens our shared commitment to creating practical opportunities for young people to learn, build, connect and compete in the digital economy.

Kwara Tech Fest will bring together students, founders, startups, business owners, technology professionals, investors, innovators and institutions for exhibitions, panel discussions, masterclasses, startup showcases, mentorship and valuable networking opportunities.

We sincerely appreciate the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, for his continued investment in youth empowerment and technology-driven development.

We also thank the Honourable Commissioner for Youth Development, Amb. Ndanusa Usman Shehu, and the entire Ministry of Youth Development for recognising the vision of Kwara Tech Fest and committing to work with us towards its success.

Together, we are building a stronger technology ecosystem and creating more opportunities for the young people of Kwara State.

Kwara is ready. The future is being built here.