Founders Connect Pitch2Win Competition 2025 For Nigerian Entrepreneurs ($2,500 Equity-Free Grant and $7,000 Investment )

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Applications are open for Founders Connect Pitch2Win Competition 2025. Launchpad Africa by Founders Connect is making its highly anticipated return to Nigeria in 2025, giving ambitious entrepreneurs and early-stage startups a unique opportunity to pitch their ideas, secure funding, and unlock valuable resources to scale their businesses.

Following the successful Kenya edition in March, Founders Connect, in partnership with African Impact Initiative, Ingressive Capital, Cloudplexo, Reneé, and Sterling Bank, is excited to continue supporting African startups with funding, mentorship, and growth opportunities.

This year, $2,500 in equity-free grant funding is up for grabs with exclusive perks designed to take your startup to the next level. In addition, there is an opportunity to pitch to investors like Ingressive Capital and get up to $7,000 investment from African Impact Initiative.

Who can apply for Founders Connect Pitch2Win Competition?

Ambitious and passionate builders ready to take their startups to the next level. This application is open to all industries, with a special interest in women-led startups.

Other Perks

$25k-fee free processing on Paystack.
One year free Intercom pro subscription and 50% off in year 2
6 months free on Notion with unlimited AI – over $6,000 in savings!
Up to $10k in AWS credits
6 months of free PR Services from Reneé PR

Eligibility Criteria for Founders Connect Pitch2Win Competition

Startup must be less than 3 years old
Must be tech-enabled (more than just a website)
Must have launched a product with demonstrable traction (active users and/or revenue)
Must have raised less than $1M in outside capital
Must have high growth potential and scalability
Founding team must be available to pitch in person at the semi-final and final stages (Lagos, Nigeria or Nairobi, Kenya)
Startup should address specific needs, challenges, or opportunities within African markets
At least one founder must be committed full-time to the startup