Pitch2Win For Early-Stage Startups in Nigeria & Kenya(Up to $2,500 in equity-free grants)

Are you an early-stage founder looking for the right platform to showcase your startup, secure funding, and gain access to strategic resources? 

Pitch2Win, organized by Founders Connect, is the ultimate competition designed to empower entrepreneurs across Africa—starting with Kenya and Nigeria—by providing the exposure, funding, and connections needed to accelerate growth.

Why Apply?

Pitch2Win offers more than just financial support; it provides startups with a chance to build credibility, gain visibility, and connect with top investors and industry leaders. This year, the competition will award:

• $2,500 in equity-free grants
• Exclusive perks designed to help startups scale
• The opportunity to pitch to leading investors such as Ingressive Capital
• A chance to compete for up to $10,000 in investment from the African Impact Initiative

Who Can Apply?

Pitch2Win is open to ambitious founders eager to take their startups to the next level. While startups from all industries are welcome to apply, special preference will be given to women-led ventures.

Additional Perks for Participants

Selected startups will also gain access to exclusive benefits, including:

• $25,000 in fee-free processing on Paystack
• One year of free Intercom Pro subscription (plus 50% off in the second year)
• Six months of free access to Notion with unlimited AI (valued at over $6,000)
• Up to $10,000 in AWS credits
• Six months of free PR services from Reneé PR

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for Pitch2Win, startups must meet the following requirements:

✔️ Must be less than three years old
✔️ Should be tech-enabled (beyond just a website)
✔️ Must have a launched product with measurable traction (active users and/or revenue)
✔️ Have raised less than $1M in external funding
✔️ Demonstrate high growth potential and scalability
✔️ At least one founder must be available to pitch in person at the semi-finals and finals in Lagos, Nigeria, or Nairobi, Kenya
✔️ Address a significant challenge or opportunity within African markets
✔️ At least one founder must be fully committed to the startup full-time

While the competition is open to startups beyond Nigeria and Kenya, applicants must focus on solving critical challenges or tapping into opportunities within the African market.

How to Apply

Pitch2Win is more than just a competition—it’s a launchpad for startups ready to scale, secure investments, and make an impact.

Are you ready to take your startup to the next level? Apply now!

📅 Application Deadline: February 28, 2025

👉 Click HERE to Apply