Deadline: 5 May 2024
Applications are now open for Pitch2Win to connect visionary founders with potential investors, fostering growth, collaboration, and investment opportunities.
Pitch2Win is an annual 1-day event organized to discover “interesting” early-stage startups. Through a thorough selection process, 10 startups will pitch on stage for $10,000 before early-stage investors. This platform provides a pipeline for these startups to access investment, visibility, and network resources.
Pitch2Win also provides an opportunity for Investors, Tech Service Providers, Corporate leaders, and other ecosystem players to network and expand their deal pipelines with Foreign investors, CEOs, and Stakeholders from Japan.
This year’s Pitch2Win is themed “Startup-Day” , it goes beyond the competition, and provides a space for Startups to learn from established leaders in the Nigerian tech scene through insightful talks and “Masterclasses”. It will be held on Wednesday, 12th June 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria. Participating in Pitch2Win4 means early access to the “next best founders and startups” in the tech ecosystem.
Benefits
- Funding support and exposure
- $10,000 equity-free cash prize for the winner.
- Sponsored trip to Japan to attend the IVS events 2024 in Kyoto. Network with industry leaders and potential partners on the world stage.
- Connect with experienced mentors and fellow entrepreneurs throughout the program and at IVS events.
- Human capital support
- The top 10 participants gain access to mentorship, advisory services, and potential investor connections.
- Network with like-minded individuals who share your passion for innovation.
- Strategic connections with a curated network of investors, mentors, and fellow entrepreneurs.
Eligibility Criteria
- Entrepreneurs across all sectors and geographies are encouraged to apply. To be considered for this competition, the applicant and the applicant’s startup must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Early-stage: The ideal applicants should possess a validated business model and be at the early stages of their journey towards development and expansion.
- Ownership: The business must be majority owned by its founders and team members at the time of application. The applicant must be part of the founding team. Sole proprietorships are ineligible for the Pitch competition.
- Legal entry age: The applicant must be at least 18 years of age on the day of the application deadline.
- Time Commitment: The applicant must commit to a week long training and be MUST be available (in person) for the Pitch Event.
For more information, visit TechCircle.