- Who can enter the Project Upstart Competition?
Nigerians who are founders of innovative businesses. The business must be early-revenue and must be capable of being technologically driven.
Read the instructions, click the “Get Started” option, fill the form accurately and submit.
- How long will the entire process take?
The deadline for the application is on the 22nd of April, if you scale through the Preliminary stage, you will be scheduled to meet the Investors in the first week of May.
- Is my application confidential?
Yes, your application will be kept confidential and will only be shared with our review team and Judges.
- Who will I be pitching my business to?
You will be pitching your business to the investors but your 90-second video will be reviewed by our judges
- What do I stand to gain from this competition?
You will gain access to one-on-one meeting with Investors where you can pitch your business. Finalists will also gain access to a Free Workstation at our Hub, (this will come with Internet Services, an official Business Address, and Technical Support) for 60 days. Finalists will get a 50% discount on any paid event that will be taking place at our Hub. Amongst all these benefits, the Finalists will also be listed on our website and social media platforms which help their businesses gain visibility.