2nd ECOWAS Startup Awards

ECOWAS Commission

Published: Sep 18, 2026

Updated: Sep 21, 2026

Source: ECOWAS - Economic Community of West African States

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the Youth and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Job Creation and Entrepreneurship. Located in Regional, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through ECOWAS - Economic Community of West African States, a regional intergovernmental organization. Regional body tenders follow their own procurement frameworks and typically welcome bidders from member states for consulting in the Youth sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This is a procurement notice for the '2nd ECOWAS Startup Awards'. ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) is the contracting authority for this initiative, indicating a regional scope. While the notice itself does not specify the exact nature of the procurement, 'Startup Awards' typically involve the provision of prizes, grants, mentorship programs, or support services for emerging businesses within the ECOWAS region. This could entail the procurement of award packages, event management services, platform development for applications, marketing and promotional activities, or financial disbursements. The objective is likely to foster entrepreneurship and innovation across West Africa. Typical requirements for such an event or award program would include clear criteria for participation, a transparent selection process, and the effective delivery of promised awards or support. Potential suppliers or service providers might be sought for event logistics, technology platforms, financial administration, or public relations. Bidders would need to demonstrate their capacity to support a regional initiative of this scale, ensuring fairness, visibility, and impact for participating startups. Further details regarding the specific services or goods required, eligibility criteria, and submission guidelines would be available in the full tender documentation issued by ECOWAS.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from ECOWAS - Economic Community of West African States and was originally published on September 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About ECOWAS Commission

ECOWAS Commission has issued 74 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Finance & Banking. Tenders span 10 countries including Cote d'Ivoire, Liberia, and Togo. Notices are distributed via ECOWAS - Economic Community of West African States. Most recent publication: September 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Youth & Employment sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Regional. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit ECOWAS - Economic Community of West African States to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by ECOWAS Commission in Regional. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.