Applications are open for the Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition 2024. This initiative is designed to discover and accelerate the growth of innovative Nigerian startups across sectors such as Fintech, AgriTech, Health Tech, E-commerce, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your startup!
About Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition
Opportunity Details
The Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition is a key highlight of the Zenith Bank Tech Fair, with the 2024 conference focusing on Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives - The Impact of Al. This initiative is designed to discover and accelerate the growth of innovative Nigerian startups across sectors such as Fintech, AgriTech, Health Tech, E-commerce, and more.
Through a competitive pitch platform and an incubation phase, early-stage startups will gain valuable exposure, expert guidance, and essential resources to scale and make a lasting impact on Nigeria's digital economy. Zenith Bank is committed to empowering and nurturing Nigerian tech startups, offering innovative solutions, mentorship, and opportunities to drive transformative change across Africa's business landscape.
Focus Sectors
This competition seeks to elevate startups innovating in these critical sectors:
- FMCG: Digital transformation in consumer goods
- Insurance: Accessible digital insurance solution
- Education: Enhancing learning accessibility
- Retail & e-Commerce: Driving digital evolution in retail
- Payment & Lending: Secure and scalable financial solutions
- Cybersecurity: Advanced data protection and security
- Agriculture: Modernized agricultural processes
- Health: Improving healthcare access and delivery
- Transportation & Logistics: Optimizing mobility solutions
Benefits of Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition
- Cash Prizes: Top three startups receive N25 million, #20 million, and N15 million respectively; all other finalists receive N2.5 million.
- Investor Access and Mentorship: Connect with investors, seasoned entrepreneurs, and experts, opening doors for follow-on funding and strategic partnerships.
- Strategic Resources: Intensive training in financial management, product development, branding, and market positioning for business growth.
- Networking and Exposure: Engage with corporate leaders and potential partners through exclusive events and pitch sessions.
- Growth Opportunities: Collaborate with industry leaders for technical support, co-development, and market entry support to drive scalability.
Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition Requirements
To be eligible for the Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition & Incubation Program, applicants must:
- Be early-stage Nigerian startups with a registered business entity;
- Operate in one or more of the listed focus sectors;
- Demonstrate a viable product or Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with initial market traction;
- Present a scalable business model with clear growth potential.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
15 November, 2024
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