The Founders Friday Pitch Battle 2.0, proudly powered by CloudPlexo, is a dynamic, storytelling-focused startup showcase and capacity-building program designed to spotlight some of Nigeria’s most promising early-stage to mid-stage tech founders. Spanning five high-impact days, this initiative unearths innovation from underserved and emerging ecosystems across Nigeria, telling authentic stories, enabling transformation, and scaling bold ideas.
This edition of the competition is giving founders the chance to compete for a share of ₦1.5 million equity-free funding and up to $10,000 AWS credits. Selected participants will also gain top-tier masterclasses, mentorship, global exposure, and the chance to share their story across the continent
Who Should Apply?
Early-Stage Founders
Entrepreneurs with validated business ideas ready for product development.
Founders actively working on their MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or early-stage prototype.
Tech-Driven Startups
Startups leveraging technology to build scalable solutions in fintech, healthtech, edtech, e-commerce, logistics, and other key industries.
Startups Seeking Investment & Acceleration
Founders looking to raise pre-seed or seed funding to scale their businesses.
Those who need mentorship, technical support, and investor connections to accelerate growth.
Problem-Solving & Impact-Driven Entrepreneurs:
Startups tackling real-world challenges in underserved markets across Africa.
Businesses that can demonstrate traction through user growth, revenue, partnerships, or product adoption.
Who should not Apply?
❌ Idea-stage founders with no concrete execution plan.
❌ Startups without a defined business model or revenue strategy.
❌ SMEs or businesses that are not scalable tech startups.
❌ Consulting firms, agencies, or businesses without a product-driven approach.
Bonus Advantage
Founders from the Founders Friday and CloudPlexo Communities will be given priority access.
Ready to Pitch?
If you meet these criteria, this is your chance to compete for a ₦1.5 Million Prize Pool 🚀
