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Zenith Bank Pitch Competition

Supporting Nigerian MVP stage startups in advancing to the next stage of growth

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Zenith 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?

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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

Meet the winners

1st winner

WINNER

Sync!

Nigeria

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1st runner up

RUNNER-UP

Skill Up With Kahdsole (SUWK)

Nigeria

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2nd Runner-up

2ND RUNNER-UP

Tribapay

Nigeria

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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

A Potent Mix of Rewards

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.

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

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

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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

Meet the winners

1st place

1ST PLACE

Babajide Oluwase

Ecotutu

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2nd place

2ND PLACE

Onuigbo John Chukwubuikem

Foris Lab

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3rd place

3RD PLACE

Oluwatomisin Kolawole

Finver

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Meet the Project Team

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PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Daniella Charles

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SOURCING & INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE

Monica Gomez

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GLOBAL MARKETING PROGRAMS MANAGER

Maria Camila Albornoz

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PROGRAM MANAGER, SEEDSTARS

Sheilla Atieno

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REGIONAL DIRECTOR AFRICA

Rolake Rosiji

About Partners

Zenith

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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).

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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.

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