As local startup founders continue to build brilliant solutions to complex African problems in the heart of Oyo State, the global and regional tech ecosystems are taking notice.
Winning a tech award does far more than just decorate an office shelf, it unlocks doors to global visibility, institutional funding, and invaluable mentorship. Here are two major tech awards that you can support your favourite Ibadan-based startup, founder, or tech community to win today.
Ibadan Tech Awards 2026 is now open for voting
Since 2024 The organizers of Ibadan Tech Expo has organised the Ibadan Tech Awards. The goal of the awards is to celebrate the individuals, startups, tech communities, and organisations making significant contributions to the technology ecosystem in Ibadan, Oyo State. Seventeen categories, decided by public vote, presented live on 27 November 2026.
The awards had a call for nominations earlier in the year, and now the final nominees are up. To see who has been nominated and to vote visit the awards page. You can also follow Ibadan Tech Expo on all social media platforms to get updates on #ibadantechawards2026
Nominate Your Favourite Founders and Startups For Scale Without Borders Awards Before October 31st
African companies now operate across borders as a matter of course, a fintech licensed in three markets, a logistics firm running five, a policy written in one country that changed trade in a region. Very little of that work is recorded anywhere.
The Scale Without Borders Award exists to record it. Entries are assessed on revenue, reach, headcount and market evidence that can be checked. Nothing is awarded for intention.
The awards features 19 categories across 5 sectors, Companies & Growth, Technology & Innovation, Individuals, Institutions & Ecosystems, and Public Sector. Awardees are judged on results already delivered rather than on promise. Presented at the ISF Forum Gala on the 28th of November in Ibadan.
The good thing is nominations are still open for the ISF Scale Without Borders Awards and you have until the 31st of October 2026 to see the process for nominations and to nominate brands you think are deserving on awards page
