Apply: Meta Al Academy Nigeria Pitchathon Funding Opportunity 2026

Al Academy Nigeria is a multi-track Al capacity-building program by Meta, in partnership with 3MTT, Nigeria's national digital talent initiative under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE), and delivered by Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN).

The program equips Nigerian developers, startups, students, and early-career professionals with practical Al skills through startup support, self-paced learning, and intensive technical training.

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Funding Opportunity:

Shortlisted participants will pitch their innovations live at GITEX Nigeria. The top two pitchathon winners will each receive US$5,000 in equity-free funding, Meta ad credits alongside an opportunity to pitch at a regional level at Meta’s Al Summit in Istanbul, Turkiye in November 2026.

Who can apply?

Applications are open to Nigerian developers, startups, and teams building Al solutions using Meta’'s Al technologies. The Pitchathon is intended for teams with an early-stage Al idea or a working Al product.

How to apply:

If you are a Nigerian startup or developer building an innovative solution with Meta’s Al technologies, apply here https://events.atmeta.com/aiacademynigerialaunch

Applications close August 21, 2026.