Deadline: August 31, 2025
MentorPitch is a dynamic mentorship program designed to accelerate the growth of early-stage startups by connecting them with experienced industry leaders for tailored guidance and strategic networking.
The focus areas include accelerating the growth of early-stage startups through tailored guidance, strategic networking, and a structured curriculum that empowers founders to refine business models, scale operations, and achieve sustainable impact.
MentorPitch targets startup founders with tech-enabled solutions in sectors such as EduTech, AgriTech, Renewables, Digital Trade, Clean Tech, Smart Cities, SaaS, and Logistics incorporating technologies like AI, VR, AR, or IoT. Eligible startups should have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), a customer base, and 6–24 months of revenue, operating actively in at least one Nigerian state with a coachable team that includes at least one female founder.
Applicants must be legally registered, have raised initial funding from founders and close networks, and plan to raise between ₦25 million and ₦400 million in equity or other forms by the end of the program year, with a current valuation under ₦1.5 billion.
The program is based on the POEM Framework®, which emphasizes five pillars: Vision, Proposition, Organization, Economics, and Milestones to build successful technology-enabled startups. MentorPitch provides founders with expert guidance through 12 interactive virtual plenary sessions, personalized advice on markets, customers, products, talent, funding, profitability, impact, and investment readiness.
Participants benefit from real-time feedback, networking opportunities with entrepreneurs, and skill development in a safe learning environment that encourages sharing ideas and learning from mistakes.
MentorPitch also offers value to mentors and angel investors by facilitating hands-on due diligence, alignment with investment goals, and opportunities for impactful engagement and networking. Corporate bodies and partners benefit from innovation collaboration, strategic partnerships, and demonstrating social responsibility by supporting Africa’s startup ecosystem.
The program supports the broader African tech ecosystem by fostering growth, knowledge sharing, economic impact, and inclusive development, emphasizing support for diverse and underrepresented founders.
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