Are you a tech enthusiast with an entrepreneur mindset? Apply for the 2024 Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition and win millions of Naira!
The Zenith Bank Zecathon is offering amazing prizes worth ₦77.5m with the aim of empowering Nigeria’s high-potential startups to lead in tech-driven transformation.
Ready to apply? Find more details about the eligibility criteria, benefits, and application guide in this post.
Host: Zenith Bank
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
Reward:
- ₦77.5m Prizes
- Investor Access and Mentorship
- Networking and Exposure
Deadline: November 15, 2024
Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition 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 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.
Eligibility Requirements for Zenith Bank Zecathon 2025
To be considered for the Zenith Bank Zecathon, you 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
Benefits of Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition 2025
- 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:Â Connect with investors, seasoned entrepreneurs, and experts, opening doors for follow-on funding and strategic partnerships.
- Strategic Resources:Â Intensive training in financial management, product development, branding, and market positioning for business growth.
- Networking and Exposure:Â Engage with corporate leaders and potential partners through exclusive events and pitch sessions.
- Growth Opportunities:Â Collaborate with industry leaders for technical support, co-development, and market entry support to drive scalability.
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 & Ecommerce
- Driving digital evolution in retail
- Payments & 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
