The Sterling Bank “The Pitch Nigeria powered by SMEToolKit Challenge” is a challenge designed to develop and strengthen the entrepreneurial & managerial capabilities of entrepreneurs in Nigeria.
We are focusing on the following areas:
a. Health
b. Education
c. Agribusinesses
d. Renewable Energy
e. Transportation
f. Fashion
g. Hospitality
h. ICT businesses
The selection process would be in three (3) levels:
1. One thousand (1,000) successful applicants will go through a-3 weeks online class
2. 200 of the participants will be invited for the second level
3. After a selection process, 50 SMEs will be invited to a three (3) day boot camp as part of the Sterling bank “SME Academy”.
After a final pitching session, 3 finalists will win up to N10 Million in funding and business support.
To apply:
1. You must be a business owner (both start-up and existing businesses)
2. 18 years to 65 year
Applications start from 6th October 2018