Founders Friday Pitch Battle 2.0 Now Open for Submissions Admin, July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 Application deadline : July 31, 2025 If you’re an ambitious Nigerian tech founder with a game-changing idea, now is your chance to shine. Submissions are officially open for the Founders Friday Pitch Battle 2.0, a high-energy, storytelling-powered startup competition designed to spotlight Nigeria’s most promising early- and mid-stage tech ventures. Powered by CloudPlexo, this second edition of the Pitch Battle is more than just a funding opportunity—it’s a five-day capacity-building experience that offers mentorship, visibility, and access to a strong network of investors, innovators, and ecosystem builders. What is the Founders Friday Pitch Battle? The Founders Friday Pitch Battle 2.0 is a unique startup showcase and empowerment platform, targeting bold founders from across Nigeria’s underserved and emerging innovation ecosystems. The program is built on the pillars of authentic storytelling, scalable innovation, and community-driven transformation. Set to run over five high-impact days, the initiative serves as a launchpad for startups ready to move beyond validation and into real-world implementation, growth, and investment. Be one of the first to see new opportunities, Follow Us on social media: Facebook, Whatsapp Channel, LinkedIn What’s at Stake? This edition of the Pitch Battle offers compelling opportunities for selected participants: ₦1.5 million in equity-free funding shared among winners Up to $10,000 in AWS credits Premium masterclasses and mentorship sessions Global exposure and regional storytelling platforms Networking with top VCs, accelerators, and industry leaders Beyond the financial support, the program is structured to help startups build traction, refine their business models, and secure critical support from investors and technical advisors. Who Should Apply? This opportunity is ideal for founders who are past the ideation stage and are actively developing or scaling their technology-driven startups. Early-Stage Tech Founders Entrepreneurs with validated business ideas Founders working on MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) or early-stage prototypes Tech-Enabled Startups in Key Sectors Startups building scalable solutions in fintech, healthtech, edtech, e-commerce, agritech, logistics, and other high-impact sectors Startups Seeking Growth & Investment Ventures ready to raise pre-seed or seed funding Startups looking for mentorship, investor connections, and acceleration opportunities Impact-Focused Innovators Startups solving real-world problems in underserved African markets Businesses that can demonstrate traction (e.g., user growth, product adoption, partnerships) Who Should Not Apply? To maintain a competitive and high-impact selection process, the following categories of applicants are discouraged from applying: Idea-stage founders without any clear execution roadmap Businesses without a defined business model or revenue plan Non-scalable enterprises, including traditional SMEs and consulting firms Agencies or service-based companies without a product-centric business Key Dates to Remember Applications Open: July 24, 2025 Deadline to Apply: July 31, 2025 Why You Shouldn’t Miss This With Nigeria’s tech ecosystem gaining global attention, opportunities like the Founders Friday Pitch Battle 2.0 play a critical role in propelling local innovation to international heights. Whether you’re looking to secure funding, grow your team, expand into new markets, or simply gain validation from the ecosystem, this program is tailor-made to fast-track your entrepreneurial journey For bold, tech-enabled startups working to solve Africa’s toughest problems, this is more than a pitch event—it’s a platform for visibility, impact, and scale. For more information and to apply, CLICK HERE Competition Opportunity for Nigerians