Deadline: 16 April 2025
Pitch your startup for a chance to win a $2500 cash grant, an additional $7000 investment and unlock exclusive perks. Apply now for the Pitch2Win Competition.
This is a Pitch2Win competition organised by Founders Connect for early-stage founders across Nigeria to get a chance to showcase their ideas, secure funding, and gain the resources they need to grow.
Funding Information
- This year, $2,500 in equity-free grant funding is up for grabs with exclusive perks designed to take your startup to the next level.
- In addition, there is an opportunity to pitch to investors like Ingressive Capital and get up to $7,000 investment from African Impact Initiative.
Other Perks
- $25k-fee free processing on Paystack.
- One year free Intercom pro subscription and 50% off in year 2
- 6 months free on Notion with unlimited AI – over $6,000 in savings!
- Up to $10k in AWS credits
- 6 months of free PR Services from Reneé PR
Who can apply?
- Ambitious and passionate builders ready to take their startups to the next level. This application is open to all industries, with a special interest in women-led startups.
Eligibility Criteria
- Startup must be less than 3 years old
- Must be tech-enabled (not just a website)
- Must have launched a product in the market with demonstrable traction (active users and/or revenue)
- Must have raised less than $1M in outside capital
- Must have high growth potential and scalability
- Founding team must be available to pitch in person at the semi-final and final stages (Lagos, Nigeria)
- Startup should address specific needs, challenges, or opportunities within African markets
- At least one founder must be committed full-time to the startup
For more information, visit Founders Connect.
