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
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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