Are you a young Nigerian entrepreneur with a bold, innovative business idea? The SME Pitch Competition at NGM Conference 4.0 offers you the opportunity to pitch your idea, win seed funding, receive expert mentorship, and connect with top investors and business leaders.
Submit your application below to be considered for this transformative journey. Shortlisted applicants will go through a multi-stage selection process leading to a live pitch at the NGM Conference.
When is the Application Deadline:
🗓 August 30th, 2025
Tell Me About The Award:
The NGM SME Pitch Competition 4.0, hosted as part of the NGM Conference, offers young Nigerian entrepreneurs a chance to pitch their innovative business ideas, win up to ₦1,000,000 in seed funding, receive expert mentorship, and connect with top investors and business leaders. Shortlisted applicants will go through a selection process leading to a live pitch at the NGM Conference.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
All sectors are welcome as long as the business idea is:
- Innovative
- Ethically driven
- Halal-compliant
Type:
Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition / Business Grant
Who Can Apply?
- Nigerian citizens aged 18–35
- Founders or co-founders of early-stage startups
- Must submit both a 1-page business summary and a 60-second video pitch
- Business must align with ethical and halal-compliant principles
How are Applicants Selected?
- Online submission of business summary + IG video pitch
- Screening and shortlisting by the organisers
- Finalists invited to live pitch at the NGM Conference
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Nigeria only
Where will the Award be Taken?
📍 Live pitch session at the NGM Conference 4.0 (location details to be announced to finalists)
How Many Awards?
Not specified – but top-performing finalists will receive funding, mentorship, and business support
What is the Benefit of the Award?
🎯 Up to ₦1,000,000 in seed funding
🎯 Mentorship from top industry experts
🎯 Business development support
🎯 Exposure to potential investors
🎯 Networking opportunities at NGM Conference
How Long Will the Award Last?
Benefits begin during the conference and mentorship/business support may continue post-event (duration not specified).
How to Apply:
- Prepare a 1-page business summary including:
- Problem being solved
- Solution and innovation
- Market potential
- Revenue model
- Execution strategy
- Post a 60-second pitch video on Instagram
- Tag: @ngm.platform
- Invite as collaborator
- Use hashtags: [#NGMSMEPitch2025, #NGMConference4.0]
- Submit your application form before the deadline.