Deadline: November 28, 2021.

The mission of this pitch competition is to identify, spotlight, connect, reward and give support to the featured scalable startups whose business solutions have the potential to reshape Africa.

At Startup Kai, we aim to create a structural platform required to promote the economic development of Nigeria, and Africa at large. We believe the most efficient and effective means of achieving this goal is to identify, train, invest and connect scalable startups whose solutions are potentially iconic in achieving the same goal, giving them the leverage that ensures they ultimately become unicorns that are easily identified globally.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Open to high growth ventures that are improving the lives of millions with their solutions
2. Venture must be based in Nigeria

BENEFITS

The top 5 teams will receive a cash prize to help you bring your dreams to life! The best teams will have traction, a focus on helping others and a clear go-to-market strategy. 

1. First Place $2000: The grand prize is $2000 plus an opportunity to pitch investors and gain access into the Startup Kai training program (estimated value ~$100).
2. Second Place $1500: The next team will receive $1500 in prize money and a scholarship into the Startup Kai training program (estimated value ~$100)
3. Third Place $1000: The third best team will receive $1000 plus a scholarship into the Startup Kai training and mentorship program (estimated value ~ $100).

APPLICATION

The pitch competition is scheduled to progress through the following stages:

• Application Deadline 11/28/2021 at 11:59pm
• Applications screening and shortlisting 11/29 to 12/5/2021
• Successful applicants are contacted by 12/6/2021
• 5-days bootcamp from 12/13/2021 to 12/17/2021
• Pitch Competition + Award ceremony – January 15th, 2022

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