Benefits

• Winning teams will gain access to tools, mentorship, and funding to grow their businesses and deepen their impact

Prize Information

• 1st: ₦5M
• 2nd: ₦3M
• 3rd: ₦2M.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be a founder or co-founder of a registered business entity.
• The business or startup must have been in operation for more than six months
• Must have a Minimum Viable Product with market traction (preferably with revenue).
• The business must address purpose-driven sectors including—but not limited to education, agriculture, hardware technology, and healthcare.
• Must possess a personal or business Nigerian bank account in the applicant’s name.
• Must be able to provide supporting documentation when required.
• Must be available to pitch live at the finals on Saturday, 26 July 2025 at Celebr8 Centre, Port Harcourt

Application Requirements

• Applicants must submit:
  • A video pitch (maximum 3 minutes), uploaded to YouTube/Vimeo or linked via Google Drive.
  • A pitch deck (PDF, maximum 10 slides) outlining: the problem being addressed, the proposed solution, team background, traction achieved, and alignment with judging criteria.

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