Ignite Pro Community Pitch Competition (₦10 Million in funding)

If you a e building a purpose and impact-driven startup, you can scale it faster by joining the Ignite Pro Community Pitch Competition and compete for a share of ₦10 million in funding

Ignite Pro Community is a growing network of visionary founders, builders, and innovators across Africa, empowering purpose-driven startups with access to resources, mentorship, and funding opportunities. Through initiatives like Accelerate 2.0, Ignite Pro supports early-stage entrepreneurs solving real-world problems with scalable solutions.

Applications is now officially open for the Accelerate 2.0 Pitch Competition, selected startups will converge at the Celebr8 Centre, Port Harcourt on Saturday, July 26, 2025 for the opportunity to showcase their innovative solutions before key investors, business leaders, and fellow entrepreneurs.

Eligibility Requirements: 

To be eligible for the Ignite Pro Community Pitch Competition, all startups must:

• Be at least 18- 30 years old.
• Be the founder or co-founder of a startup.
• Have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with market traction (preferably revenue-generating).
• Operate in sectors such as education, agriculture, health, software, or hardware technology.
• Hold a personal or business Nigerian bank account.
• Be able to submit documentation upon request.
• Be available to pitch live at the event.

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You’re To Submit The Following:

• A video pitch(maximum 4 minutes), uploaded to YouTube/Vimeo or shared via Google Drive.
• A pitch deck (PDF, max. 10 slides) covering:
• The problem you’re solving
•   Your proposed solution
•   Your team’s background
•   Traction so far
•   How your business aligns with the judging criteria

Deadline for Submission:

All entries must be received by 11:59 PM on Friday, July 5, 2025.

Note: Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Each submission must demonstrate a clear path to a scalable product or service.

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