Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition & Incubation Program 2025 (With up to ₦70m in Prize)

The Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition & Incubation Program 2025 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.

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About Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition & Incubation Program

Opportunity Details

The 2025 Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition at the Zenith Bank Tech Fair is Africa’s stage for bold innovators shaping the future. This year, it highlights Generative AI, Agentic AI, and emerging technologies transforming industries across the continent. The program identifies, nurtures, and accelerates startups across Fintech, AgriTech, HealthTech, ClimateTech, E-commerce, and beyond, offering continental visibility, mentorship, and growth resources to scale with impact. Zenith Bank empowers African innovators to dream bigger, move faster, and turn visionary ideas into real-world solutions.

Benefits of Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition & Incubation Program

  • Cash Prizes

    Top 5 startups to win 70 million: ₦30 million to the 1st place, and 4 other finalists receive ₦10 million.

  • Investor Access and Mentorship

    Connect with investors, seasoned entrepreneurs, and experts, opening doors for follow-on funding and strategic partnerships.

  • Strategic Resources

    Intensive training in financial management, product development, branding, and market positioning for business growth.

  • Networking and Exposure

    Engage with corporate leaders and potential partners through exclusive events and pitch sessions.

  • Growth Opportunities

    Collaborate with industry leaders for technical support, co-development, and market entry support to drive scalability.

Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition & Incubation Program Requirements

To be eligible for the Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition & Incubation Program, applicants must:

  • Be an early-stage African startups with a registered business entity
  • Operate in one or more of the listed focus sectors
  • Demonstrate a viable product or Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with initial market traction
  • Present a scalable business model with clear growth potential

Application Date and Process

  • Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

31 October, 2025

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