--- title: "Zenith Bank Competition" url: https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/zenith-bank-pitch-competition/ --- PROGRAM # Zenith Bank Pitch Competition Supporting Nigerian MVP stage startups in advancing to the next stage of growth 1. [HOME](/) 2. [WHO WE WORK WITH](/community/) 3. [ENTREPRENEURS](/community/entrepreneurs/) 4. [SEEDSTARS PROGRAMS](/community/entrepreneurs/programs/) 5. ZENITH BANK PITCH COMPETITION ![Zenith](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/zenith_website-01.max-594x300.png) ![Seedstars]() ### Are you seeking an avenue to extend your business solution's reach to millions of individuals? Do you possess a fully functional Minimum Viable Product (MVP) within the Nigerian landscape? ![Trash](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Seedstars_summit_Africa.max-1280x550.jpg) About the program Our mission through this initiative is not only to recognize but also to spotlight, foster connections, provide rewards, and offer invaluable mentorship to promising Nigerian startups whose innovative solutions hold the promise of redefining the future of business across Africa. Zenith Bank is dedicated to empowering exceptional startups that leverage technology and pioneering concepts to address contemporary challenges, forging a path toward a more promising tomorrow in the following domains. ## 2023 Edition ### 2023 Edition: details ## Meet the winners [ ![1st winner](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/1st_Winner_180324.max-320x550.jpg) WINNER #### Sync! Nigeria CHECK THE WEBSITE ](http://www.teamsync.tools) [ ![1st runner up](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/1st_runnerup_180324.max-320x550.jpg) RUNNER-UP #### Skill Up With Kahdsole (SUWK) Nigeria CHECK THE WEBSITE ](https://suwk.org/) [ ![2nd Runner-up](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/2nd_runnerup_180324.max-320x550.jpg) 2ND RUNNER-UP #### Tribapay Nigeria CHECK THE WEBSITE ](https://tribapay.com/business) Domains * Future of Retail * Future of eCommerce * Future of Payments * Future of Lending * Future of Wellness * Future of Cybersecurity * Future of EdTech * Future of Energy * Future of AgriTech * Future of Entertainment * Future of Transport and Logistics * Future of SMEs ![](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Pitch_pic-01.max-1280x550.png) ## A Potent Mix of Rewards ### A Potent Mix of Rewards: details An impressive sum of 52 million Naira in cash prizes and awards awaits the triumphant participants. The top 12 teams will be graced with cash prizes, an essential fuel for propelling their dreams to fruition. These outstanding teams will not only possess an MVP but also a clearly defined growth trajectory. Additionally, the remaining 9 startups among the participants will each receive a generous cash prize of 1 million Naira. #### WINNER: 20 MILLION NAIRA. The grand prize is 20 million naira plus an opportunity to pitch investors and gain access to the Seedstars Mentorship Hub. #### SECOND PLACE: 15 MILLION NAIRA. The second-placed team will receive 15 million naira in prize money and a scholarship into the Seedstars mentorship hub. #### THIRD PLACE: 10 MILLION NAIRA. The third-placed team will receive 10 million naira plus a scholarship into the Seedstars mentorship hub. ![](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/24.max-1280x550.jpg) Application Criteria * Companies must be at the MVP stage * Have a complete team * Must not have raised more than $75k * Must be operating in one of the sectors listed above ## Program Timeline ### Program Timeline: details Application period 9 -14 of November 2022 Selected participants announcement 17th of November 2023 Pitch competition 22nd & 23rd of November Follow on program Dec 2023 - Feb 2024 ![Waste](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Seedstars_Africa_Summit_2018_-_47.max-1280x550.jpg) Program Benefits The 10 selected startups will gain access to training and mentorship to help them prepare for the 2-day pitching competition being held at the Zenith Bank Tech Fair on the **22nd & 23rd of November 2022.** 1. Pitch Training 2. Follow-on Program 3. Cash prizes: 1. 1st Prize: N20m (Twenty million naira) 2. 2nd Prize: N15m (Fifteen million naira) 3. 3rd Prize: N10m (Ten million naira) The rest of the 12 startups (4th - 12th) will be awarded a participatory prize of N1m (One million naira) each. ## 2022 Edition ### 2022 Edition: details ## Meet the winners [ ![1st place](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/zenith_firstplace_topblock.max-320x550.png) 1ST PLACE #### Babajide Oluwase Ecotutu CHECK THE WEBSITE ](https://www.ecotutu.com) [ ![2nd place](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/zenith_secondplace_topblock.max-320x550.png) 2ND PLACE #### Onuigbo John Chukwubuikem Foris Lab CHECK THE WEBSITE ](https://forislabs.com) [ ![3rd place](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/zenith_thirdplace_topblock.max-320x550.png) 3RD PLACE #### Oluwatomisin Kolawole Finver CHECK THE WEBSITE ](https://business.finver.io) ## Meet the Project Team ### Meet the Project Team: details ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Daniella_Charles.max-376x376.jpg) PROGRAM COORDINATOR Daniella Charles [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniella-charles-1a6a48131/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Monica_Gomez.max-376x376.jpg) SOURCING & INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE Monica Gomez [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-gomez-espadero/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Screen_Shot_2022-02-17_at_19.21.16.max-376x376.png) GLOBAL MARKETING PROGRAMS MANAGER Maria Camila Albornoz [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariacamilalbornozgoyeneche/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Sheila_Atieno.max-376x376.jpg) PROGRAM MANAGER, SEEDSTARS Sheilla Atieno [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilla-otieno-24063a1b1/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Rolake.max-376x376.jpg) REGIONAL DIRECTOR AFRICA Rolake Rosiji [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rolake-rosiji/) ## About Partners ### About Partners: details [ ![Zenith](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/zenith_website-01.max-320x550.png) ABOUT #### Zenith Bank PIc Founded by Jim Ovia, CFR, Zenith Bank Plc was established in May 1990 and commenced operations in July of the same year as a commercial bank. The bank became a public limited company on June 17, 2004, and was listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), now the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), on October 21, 2004, following a highly successful Initial Public Offering (IPO). MORE INFO ](http://www.zenithbank.com) [ ![Seedstars]() ABOUT #### Seedstars Seedstars is an investment holding company founded in Switzerland in 2012 with the mission to impact people's lives in emerging markets through entrepreneurship and technology. MORE INFO ](https://seedstars.com/) ## Press release ### Press release: details [ ![Taunggyi e-commence hackathon seeks participants to help businesses in Shan State grow and create jo](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/article050523_thumbnail.max-320x550.png) ASIA • TECHNOLOGY #### Taunggyi e-commence hackathon seeks participants to help businesses in Shan State grow and create jobs The hackathon offers local, tech-savvy people an opportunity to find solutions to help small businesses survive the ongoing economic hardship in Myanmar. May. 05, 2023 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/taunggyi-e-commence-hackathon-seeks-participants-help-businesses-shan-state-grow-and-create-jobs/) [ ![UNESCAP and Seedstars launch an open call for startups to join the Smart Cities Innovation Lab](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/1545059_SmartCitiesInnovationLab_IGstoryA_02.max-320x550.jpg) ASIA • TECHNOLOGY #### UNESCAP and Seedstars launch an open call for startups to join the Smart Cities Innovation Lab The UNESCAP has launched an open call to startups across Asia to take part in the Smart Cities Innovation Lab (SCIL) Feb. 27, 2023 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/unescap-and-seedstars-launch-open-call-startups-join-smart-cities-innovation-lab/) [ ![Zenith Bank Pitching Competition announces Nigerian startups winner recipients of up to N53M](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/thumbnail_08122022_article.max-320x550.png) AFRICA • TECHNOLOGY #### Zenith Bank Pitching Competition announces Nigerian startups winner recipients of up to N53M The Zenith Bank Pitching Competition selected its startup winners receiving up to N53m (fifty-three million nairas) in cash prizes at the Zenith Tech Fair. Dec. 08, 2022 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/zenith-bank-pitching-competition-announces-nigerian-startups-winner-recipients-n53m/) [ ![Zenith Bank launches its nationwide pitch competition for Nigerian tech startups](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/10112022_newsroom_article_thumbnail.max-320x550.png) AFRICA • TECHNOLOGY #### Zenith Bank launches its nationwide pitch competition for Nigerian tech startups The Zenith Bank Pitching Competition launches its open call for entrepreneurs in Nigeria with tech solutions to innovate businesses from different industries. Nov. 09, 2022 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/zenith-bank-launches-its-nationwide-pitch-competition-nigerian-tech-startups/) --- ## Sitemap - [Sitemap](https://www.seedstars.com/sitemap.md): every public page on this site - [llms.txt](https://www.seedstars.com/llms.txt): what Seedstars does and where to start