Are you building a startup with purpose and impact? Here’s your chance to scale it faster 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.
We are now accepting applications for the Accelerate 2.0 Pitch Competition, holding live on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Celebr8 Centre, Port Harcourt. This is your opportunity to showcase your innovation before key investors, business leaders, and fellow entrepreneurs.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible, applicants 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.
What You Need to Submit:
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.
