The Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), through its Young Professionals (YP), has opened applications for the 2026 EnergyTech Pitch-a-Thon, inviting young innovators with solutions to Nigeria’s energy-sector challenges.
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Applications opened October 15 and close October 28, 2026. The final pitch competition will hold November 10 at 9am at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Heirs Energies is the headline sponsor.
The competition aims to help ideas develop into energy ventures. Shortlisted finalists will present their solutions to an Evaluation Committee, while winners will receive funding to develop and advance their proposals. Specific award amounts have not been published.
Who is eligible?
Applicants must be young professionals aged 23 to 40. Individuals and teams can apply, but teams must have at least two members. All core team members are expected to meet the eligibility requirements.
Solutions must address an energy-sector problem or opportunity and fit at least one of eight tracks: oil and gas technology; digital energy, artificial intelligence (AI) and data; energy-chain optimisation; energy security and access; climate and environmental solutions; clean and alternative energy; energy talent and workforce development; or local content and energy enterprise.
Entries may be at idea, proof-of-concept, prototype, minimum viable product (MVP), pilot or early-market stage. Commercially scaled solutions are ineligible. Applicants must have the right to present their original solution and must not knowingly infringe another party’s intellectual property.
What applicants need to know
Each application must include a pitch deck covering the problem, solution, target users, energy-sector relevance, innovation, development stage, feasibility, implementation, expected impact, commercial model where relevant, scalability and next steps.
Entries will be assessed on innovation, relevance and impact, feasibility, commercial viability, scalability, team capability and pitch quality. Finalists must attend the event in Lagos in person and pay their own transport, accommodation and attendance expenses. Winners will be expected to report on project progress and use of funds.
How to apply
Applications are free. Visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1AnZUGvucyU85ocUoS5agUAgHCHfVBPv34pcJUTbejec/viewform, complete the form and attach the required pitch deck by October 28, 2026. Check the website’s eligibility and submission requirements before submitting.
