Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition 2024

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 AI. This initiative is designed to discover and accelerate the growth of innovative Nigerian startups across sectors such as Fintech, AgriTech, HealthTech, 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.

• Table of Content
• About Seedstars
• Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition
• Aim and Benefits of Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition
• Requirements for Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Seedstars

Seedstars is a private group of companies with the mission to impact people's lives in emerging markets through technology and entrepreneurship. ... Our initiatives are focused on connecting stakeholders within these ecosystems, building tech companies from scratch and investing in the top entrepreneurs. Seedstars celebrates positive impact and the pioneers who create it. We roam the globe every year to connect with the most amazing changemakers of emerging markets. Talented minds and successful startups are not to be found only in the Silicon Valley, they are everywhere. Seedstars empow... re... continue reading

Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition

Aim and Benefits of Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition

Cash Prizes: Top three startups receive ?25 million, ?20 million, and ?15 million respectively; all other finalists receive ?2.5 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.

Requirements for Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition Qualification

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

Interview date, Process and Venue for Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition

Program Structure

Phase 1: Startup Pitch Competition

Showcase your startup’s innovation and compete for cash prizes

Phase 2: Incubation Program

Top 10 finalists move into an intensive incubation program to refine their business models and strategies for scalable growth over six weeks, beginning shortly after the pitch competition.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit Zenith Bank webpage