Nigeria 2025: Founders Connect Pitch2Win Competition: (Deadline 16 April, 2025)
Applications are open for the Founders Connect Pitch2Win Competition Nigeria 2025. This is a Pitch2Win competition organised by Founders Connect where early-stage founders across Africa (starting from Kenya & Nigeria) get a chance to showcase their ideas, secure funding, and gain the resources they need to grow.
Founder Connect’s superpower is providing startups with visibility and strategic introductions they need to get to the next level. The grant is a bonus. They are searching for ambitious and passionate builders who are ready to take their startups to the next level. The Launchpad is designed to provide validation, resources, and growth opportunities to early-stage startup founders across various industries. While they are industry-agnostic, they are particularly interested in women-led startups and AI-driven products.
Benefits
- 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
Eligibility
- 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.
Application
For more information, visit Founders Connect Pitch2Win Competition.
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