This is the 7th edition of our annual idea pitching and grant competition that is designed to promote innovations, job creation and economic development across the country. It is open to young entrepreneurs in Nigeria between 18 – 40 years of age, who have ideas that we can transform into successful business ventures or social enterprises.
1) Call for Applications – August 16 – September 16, 20242) Admission into Boot Camp – September 18, 2024
3)Â UEC 2024 Open Day –Â September 20, 2024
4) UEC Boot Camp – September 23 – October 18, 2024
5) 1st Preliminary Pitching Competition – October 21 – 30, 2024
6)Â Announce Top 20 Startups –Â November 04, 2024
7)Â 2nd Preliminary Pitching Competition –Â November 06 – 20, 2024
8)Â Announce Top 10 Finalists –Â November 26, 2024
9)Â Grand finale in Abuja –Â December 03, 2024
The PrizesÂ
At the grand finale, the top 10 finalists shall again pitch their ideas and compete for the following prizes:
Star Prizes:
1st Prize: Â Â N2 million
2nd Prize:Â Â N1 million
3rd Prize: Â Â N700,000
4th Prize: Â Â N500,000
5th Prize: Â Â N300,000
Consolation Prizes of N100,000 to the remaining 6th – 10th finalists.
