By Ayomide Otitoju
Ten young innovators have emerged as finalists for the 2026 Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge 3.0, following the selection of candidates from 2,436 applications nationwide.
The finalists are developing practical solutions to environmental challenges, with the competition aimed at supporting innovative ideas and helping young entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses.
The finalists will converge in Lagos from October 20 to 23 for a boot camp and pitch event, where they will refine their business models, receive guidance from industry experts and compete for prizes worth ₦10 million.
The overall winner will receive ₦5 million, while the first and second runners-up will take home ₦3 million and ₦2 million, respectively.
The winning team will also represent Nigeria at the Africa PachiPanda Contest in South Africa.
The competition seeks to promote youth-led innovation and encourage the development of sustainable solutions to environmental challenges.
