The Pivot Challenge is not your typical training program. It's a digital transformation movement tailored to Nigeria's most resilient entrepreneurs, the traders, the manufacturers, and the dreamers. Whether you sell fabrics in Ariaria or manage a furniture workshop in Enugu, they are here to help you grow.
About Pivot Challenge
Opportunity Details
This year, the Pivot Challenge will empower 3,000 MSMEs across Southeastern Nigeria. Over the course of a 7-week hybrid bootcamp combining online sessions with in-person support. You'll be empowered with the tools to strategically position your business for digital transformation and global visibility.
Benefits of Pivot Challenge
- Mentorship and Business Support
- Free Subscription to Digital Business Tools
- Media Visibility and Market Access
- Equity Free Funding
Pivot Challenge Requirements
MSMEs in the south East Nigeria who are into light manufacturing and trade:
- Textiles and Garments - Clothing, fabrics, and fashion accessories.
- Footwear Production - Shoes, sandals, and related products.
- Furniture Making - Wooden, metal, and upholstered furniture.
- Food Processing - Packaged snacks, beverages, and canned goods.
- Cosmetics and Personal Care - Soaps, lotions, and beauty products.
- Packaging Materials - Cartons, plastic containers, and labeling.
- Household Goods - Kitchenware, home decor, and cleaning products.
- Paper Products - Stationery, notebooks, and packaging paper.
- Electronic Assembly - Simple electronics like household gadgets.
- Plastic Products - Toys, buckets, and storage solutions
- Retail Stores - Selling goods directly to consumers (e.g., supermarkets, clothing shops).
- Wholesale Distributors - Supplying products in bulk to retailers or other businesses.
- Import/Export Businesses - Trading goods across international borders.
- E-commerce Stores - Online platforms selling products to customers (local or global).
- Market Traders - Small-scale vendors in local markets.
- Automobile Dealerships - Trading in new or used cars and vehicle parts.
- Pharmaceutical Distributors - Selling medicines and medical supplies.
- Building Materials Suppliers - Trading in cement, tiles, plumbing materials, etc.
- Agricultural Produce Trading - Buying and selling farm products like grains, fruits, and vegetables.
- Consumer Electronics Trading - Phones, gadgets, and accessories sales
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
18 August, 2025
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