15 Tech Awards in Nigeria

Are you a tech enthusiast looking to gain some recognition for your work?

Nigeria’s tech ecosystem is growing rapidly, and several prestigious awards celebrate innovation, impact, and excellence in the field.

Today, we will explore 15 tech awards in Nigeria, including the Nigeria Technology Awards. Winning an award can enhance your credibility, attract investors, and create new opportunities, so let’s dive in!

What are Tech Awards?
- Advantages of Winning Tech Awards
15 Tech Awards in Nigeria
Frequently Asked Questions
Conclusion: Bag Your Tech Award
Recommendations
References

What are Tech Awards?

Tech awards are recognitions given to individuals, startups, and companies in the tech industry. They celebrate outstanding efforts, milestones, innovation, and contributions to the sector. Tech awards could be given in software development, AI, Edtech, cybersecurity, fintech, and more.

Aside from recognition, tech awards could also provide funding in cash, equity, or tech equipment to nominees or awardees.

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Advantages of Winning Tech Awards

Whether you’re a startup or you’ve been in the tech industry for a long time, winning an award could help your organisation in so many ways, such as:

Increasing your brand visibility and recognition
Connecting you with other leaders and innovators in your field
Building investors’ trust in your brand
Boosting your brand credibility.

Now that we’ve covered what tech awards are and how they help your organisation’s growth, let’s look at 15 tech awards in Nigeria that you can apply for.

No.	Tech Awards in Nigeria	Link
1	The National Information Technology Merit Awards	Find out more
2	Nigeria Technology Awards	Apply now
3	AfricaTech Awards by VivaTech	Find out more
4	Webby Awards	Apply now
5	The Global Startup Awards	Find out more
6	TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield	Find out more
7	Africa Tech Festival Awards	Find out more
8	Nigeria Future Tech Excellence Awards	Find out more
9	Africa Technology Awards	Find out more
10	Africa Tech Summit Awards	Find out more
11	Emerging Technology Awards for Journalists	Find out more
12	The Tech Capital Global Awards	Apply now
13	Global Business Tech Awards	Find out more
14	The Aurora Tech Awards	Find out more
15	The Titans of Tech Awards	Find out more

At this point, you may wonder what these tech innovation awards offer and which is most suitable for your brand. In the following sections, we will uncover more details about these prestigious tech awards in Nigeria, grouping them into three categories:

National Tech Awards in Nigeria
African Tech Awards in Nigeria
Global Tech Awards that are open to Nigerian applicants.

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A. National Tech Awards in Nigeria

National tech awards in Nigeria are those organised by Nigerian bodies, solely for tech individuals or companies within the nation. The Nigeria Technology Awards is one of the most widely known in the nation. In this section, we’ll uncover more about the Nigeria Technology Awards and other tech innovation awards in Nigeria.

1. The Nigeria Technology Awards

The Nigeria Technology Awards (NiTA) is an annual awards ceremony organised by the Nigerian government. The awards span across:

Techpreneurs
Corporate and individual innovators
Tech Academicians
Tech policymakers, and more.

Since its inception, the Nigeria Technology Awards has reached over 500 organisations and individuals, celebrating their contributions to the nation through technology.

2. The National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA)

Organised by the Nigeria Computer Society, NITMA celebrates excellent organisations and individuals in information technology, particularly those who contribute to the development of IT in Nigeria through their work.

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3. The Nigeria Future Tech Excellence Awards

The Nigeria Future Tech Excellence Awards is a yearly event that highlights the contributions of organisations and individuals to technology in Nigeria.

To apply for this award, you must be a Nigerian citizen or own an organisation that operates in Nigeria and actively contributes to the Nigerian tech ecosystem.

Click here for more details on the eligibility and prizes for the Nigeria Future Tech Excellence Awards.

4. The Titans of Tech Awards

The Titans of Tech Africa Awards is usually called Nigeria’s Tech Industry Grammy. This award recognises pioneer innovators, disruptors and changemakers in the industry.

B. African Tech Awards in Nigeria

African tech awards celebrate the efforts and excellent achievements of tech disruptors across the continent.

While some of these awards may be limited to specific regions of the continent, most are usually open to all Africans. This section will highlight some African tech awards in Nigeria.

1. AfricaTech Awards by Viva Tech

For the past four years, VivaTech has organised the AfricaTech Awards, designed to celebrate startups providing sustainable solutions in GreenTech, HealthTech, and FinTech.

So if your startup falls into any of the above-listed areas, you are welcome to apply for the AfricaTech Awards. Application is open until 2nd March 2025. Click here to start your application process for the AfricaTechAwards by Viva Tech.

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2. The Africa Technology Awards

The Africa Technology Awards is organised by dx5 to celebrate outstanding solutions provided by tech companies across Africa.

It is open to established tech companies, emerging startups, Original Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), System Interrogators, Cloud Solution Providers, and Cybersecurity Vendors.

3. Africa Tech Summit Awards

The Africa Tech Summit Awards is a combination of a summit and an awards show. Held in different African countries yearly, the summit awards Techpreneurs, changemakers, and other individuals driving positive change in FinTech, HealthTech, Web3, Climate Tech, and other tech fields across the continent.

4. Africa Tech Festival Awards

The Africa Tech Festival Awards, just like the Africa Tech Summit Awards, combines a festival and summit with an awards show. Some of the awards categories in the Africa Tech Festival Awards are:

Creative Visionary Award
Start-Up of the Year Award
Fintech Innovation of the Year Award
Cybersecurity Leader of the Year Award
Female Innovator of the Year Award
Changing Lives Award
Innovation for Impact Award, and more.

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5. Emerging Technology Awards for Journalists

Organised by The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) and the Platform for Dialogue and Action on Health Technologies in Africa (Health Tech Platform), the Emerging Technology Awards for Journalists celebrates African journalists who showcase the African tech ecosystem through print, radio, TV and online media.

C. Global Tech Awards Open to Nigerians

Some international tech awards are also open to Nigerians. Let’s explore some of the tech awards that fall into this category.

1. TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield

Through the Disrupt Startup Battlefield, TechCrunch brings together top tech startups from across the world. These startups showcase their innovations and solutions, competing for a chance to win $100,000.

2. The Webby Awards

According to the New York Times, the Webby Award is “The Internet’s highest honor.”

Established in 1996 by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, the Webby Awards recognises excellence in web design, digital marketing, software development, and other internet-based technological systems.

3. The Global Startup Awards

The Global Startup Awards celebrates budding entrepreneurs frTop 5 Fintech Companies That Will Raise More Money in 2025om across the globe who harness technology and innovation to build sustainable solutions in their communities and globally.

4. The Aurora Tech Awards

The Aurora Tech Awards is designed to recognise leading women in IT, from across the globe. Every year, the Aurora Tech Awards recognises 120 leading female tech founders across the globe.

5. The Global Business Tech Awards

The Global Business Tech Awards recognises tech businesses around the world that contribute to advancing customer experience systems, marketing systems, data storage, and data tracking through technology.

Applications can be made by startups, large tech companies, and even consultants.

6. The Tech Capital Global Awards

The Tech Capital Global Awards recognises outstanding people and companies in digital infrastructure finance and other related sectors across the world. Some of the award categories include:

Supportive Digital Infrastructure Investment Team Award
Under 35 Digital Infrastructure Mover & Shaker Award
Under 35 Digital Infrastructure Finance Talent Award
Digital Infrastructure CFO of the Year

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the African Technology Awards?

The Africa Technology Awards is organised by dx5 to celebrate outstanding solutions provided by tech companies across Africa. The Africa Technology Awards is open to established tech companies, emerging startups, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Distributors, Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), System Interrogators, Cloud Solution Providers, and Cybersecurity Vendors.

What is the Black Founder Startup Grant in Africa?

The Google Black Founder Startup Grant provides $150K in non-dilutive capital to black founders’ businesses. Winners will get $100K in Google Cloud credits.

What are the advantages of winning tech awards?

Tech awards offer the advantage of increasing your brand visibility and recognition, connecting you with other leaders and innovators in your field, building investors’ trust, and boosting your brand credibility.

Conclusion: Bag Your Tech Award

So there you have it. A comprehensive list of tech innovation awards in Nigeria. Now when you’re searching for tech awards in Nigeria, you know where to look.

Getting an award is one of the best things that can happen in your tech journey.So select the most suitable award for your tech solutions, determine your eligibility, apply, and bag your award.

Whether it’s the Nigeria Technology Awards or a global award, you’re on your way to prominent recognition with a tech award! Follow us on X (formerly Twitter), @SiliconAfriTech for more informative reads.