Lagos State Governor has officially relaunch the Collaborate Lagos 2025 initiative. This make it an Art of Technology Lagos 7.0 (AOT 7.0) and the major goal of this initiative is to connect innovation with opportunity and help promising startups grow across Africa’s leading tech hub.
The Collaborate Lagos 2025 edition comes with a ₦25 million prize pool, giving founders access to funding, mentorship, investors, and wider visibility within the tech ecosystem.
This initiatives goes beyond competition is principally focuses on empowering entrepreneurs who are solving real problems in sectors that support Lagos’s vision for sustainable development.
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Why You Should Participate in Collaborate Lagos 2025 (Art of Technology Lagos 7.0)
Collaborate Lagos is not just about pitching ideas. It’s a full innovation platform that helps startups grow through access to capital, partnerships, market opportunities, and learning resources.
In addition, It also unite startups, investors, government bodies, development partners, and major companies to create an environment where innovation can truly thrive and make lasting impact.
Collaborate Lagos 2025 (Art of Technology Lagos 7.0) Focus Areas for 2025
Startups applying must be working within one or more of these key sectors listed below:
1. AgriTech: Smart farming and aquaculture innovations that improve food security.
2. HealthTech: Technologies that make healthcare more accessible and efficient.
3. Sustainable Mobility: Solutions in eco-friendly transportation and smart urban mobility.
4. EdTech: Digital tools that transform learning experiences.
5. GreenTech & Clean Energy: Innovations that promote renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions.
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What Selected Startups Will Get
- Funding Support: Compete for a share of the ₦25 million grant.
- Public Exposure: Showcase your startup at Lagos’s biggest tech event.
- Partnerships & Networking: Meet investors, corporates, and policymakers.
- Expert Mentorship: Receive guidance and business growth training from experienced professionals.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Startups in early or growth stages, registered in Nigeria.
2. Founders or teams with scalable, innovative solutions.
3. Businesses addressing problems within the listed focus sectors.
Application Deadline
November 7, 2025
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How to Apply
All Nigerian startups in the listed sectors for Collaborate Lagos 2025 can apply via https://aotlagos.com/collaborate-lagos/
Interested applicants are expected to apply early as there will be no extension of deadline.
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