The second edition of the Pitch2Win competition has spotlighted fifteen Nigerian startups as finalists, offering them a significant opportunity to win up to $10,000 and a chance to travel to Japan. Techcircle in partnership with Freakout, SGverse, and SGgrow
The competition will feature ten selected startups pitching their innovative ideas before a panel of esteemed judges and potential investors.
Grand Prize
The grand prize includes:
- $10,000 in equity-free funding
- A fully-funded trip to IVS2024 Kyoto: Japan’s premier cryptocurrency conference, providing unparalleled networking opportunities and insights into global market trends.
Finalists and Their Innovations
- 10mg Pharma: An e-health platform revolutionizing healthcare delivery.
- Acceede: A payment service designed specifically for schools.
- Apisentry: A solution focused on securing APIs.
- Beezop: A platform enhancing employee management.
- Bunce: A service aimed at boosting customer engagement.
- Edusko: An educational technology startup improving access to education.
- Eight Medical: Another e-health platform offering innovative medical solutions.
- Fullgap: A comprehensive business management tool.
- Mida Africa: Providing an AI-driven ethical debt collection service.
- Pave HQ: A digital learning platform enhancing educational experiences.
- Preggify: A service dedicated to pregnancy care.
- Regxta: A platform promoting financial inclusion.
- Sendstack: A startup offering advanced business management solutions.
- Sync!: A platform improving team management.
- Trade Lenda: A provider of credit services aimed at small businesses.
Organizers’ Vision
Oo Nwoye, the founder of TechCircle, emphasized that Pitch2Win aims to bridge the gaps in funding and mentorship for startups. The competition seeks to empower startups with innovative solutions that could significantly impact the future of technology in Africa.
Past Success
Pharma Run, an e-health startup, was the proud winner of the first edition of the Pitch2Win competition held last year, setting a high bar for this year’s contestants.
Conclusion
Pitch2Win 2024 promises to be a transformative event for the Nigerian startup ecosystem, fostering innovation and providing crucial support to the next generation of tech leaders.