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OPay | Google National Innovation Challenge & Bootcamp 2026 for Nigerian Students

Apply for the OPay and Google National Innovation Challenge 2026 offering scholarships, innovation grants, mentorship, AI bootcamp training, internships, and career opportunities for Nigerian undergraduate students.

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OPay | Google National Innovation Challenge and Bootcamp 2026 for Nigerian Students

Applications are now officially open for the OPay | Google National Innovation Challenge and Bootcamp 2026 designed for undergraduate students in Nigerian tertiary institutions. This national innovation programme is aimed at empowering young Nigerians with technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital problem-solving skills capable of creating impactful solutions across Africa.

The initiative is powered through the collaboration between OPay and Google, combining innovation challenges, AI-assisted learning, digital skills development, mentorship, scholarships, bootcamp training, grants, internships, and career opportunities.

About OPay

OPay is one of Nigeria’s leading fintech companies providing digital payment and financial technology services nationwide. Through various scholarship and innovation initiatives, OPay continues to invest heavily in youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and technology development across Nigeria.

About Google

Google is a global technology company focused on internet services, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital innovation, and technology education. Through strategic partnerships and educational initiatives, Google continues supporting digital innovation and technology talent development across Africa.

About the Innovation Challenge

The OPay | Google National Innovation Challenge is designed to help Nigerian students develop innovative technology solutions while gaining practical digital skills, mentorship, and exposure to Africa’s growing technology ecosystem.

The programme combines:

• Innovation training • AI-assisted solution development • Virtual bootcamp learning • Professional mentorship • Career development opportunities • Funding support • Scholarships • Internship and job placement opportunities

The initiative also supports OPay’s ₦1.2 billion 10-year scholarship and innovation commitment aimed at nurturing future African innovators and digital leaders.

Objectives of the Programme

The programme aims to:

• Build digital and problem-solving skills among Nigerian students • Encourage innovation for social impact • Support technology-driven solutions across multiple industries • Connect talented students with mentors, investors, and employers • Develop future African technology leaders and innovators

Innovation Areas

Applicants can submit innovative projects or ideas in areas such as:

• Fintech & Digital Payments • HealthTech • Cybersecurity & Data Protection • EdTech • AI & Automation for Social Good • Climate & Sustainability Solutions • Agritech • Digital Tools for SMEs & Informal Sector

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be undergraduate students in Nigerian tertiary institutions • Be studying any course or discipline • Demonstrate proficiency in AI-assisted design using Canva-Gemini workflow • Meet the minimum CGPA requirement: ° 2.8/4.0 for Colleges and Polytechnics ° 3.5/5.0 for Universities • Be able to demonstrate financial hardship for preference consideration

Prizes and Benefits

1st Place — OPay National Innovator of the Year

• ₦10,000,000 project grant • ₦300,000 scholarship award • Certificate • National media feature • Mentorship with industry experts • Prototype development support • Job opportunity

2nd Place

• ₦5,000,000 project grant • ₦300,000 scholarship award • Certificate • National media feature • Prototype advisory support • OPay Innovation Fellowship

3rd Place

• ₦3,000,000 project grant • ₦300,000 scholarship award • Certificate of participation • National media feature • OPay Innovation Fellowship

Programme Timeline

May – June Applications and screening stage. Over 100,000 applications are expected, with 48 teams and 240 students to be shortlisted.

June – August Participants will undergo a 6-week virtual webinar series and timed examination.

August – September Top teams will participate in a 6-week virtual innovation bootcamp hosted by OPay Digital experts.

July – December Outstanding participants will proceed into the OPay Futures Mentorship Programme with internship and job placement opportunities.

November 6 Top finalist teams will pitch their solutions before investors and technology industry leaders at the Empowering Futures Conference 2.0 Grand Finale.

Benefits of Participating

Participants will gain access to:

• Innovation and digital skills training • AI and problem-solving exposure • Mentorship from industry experts • Funding opportunities • Internship and job placement pathways • Networking opportunities • National recognition and media exposure • Scholarship opportunities