The mission of Upgrade Conference is to empower passionate entrepreneurs and visionary business leaders to bridge the gap between these ambitious individuals and the resources they need to bring their groundbreaking ideas and existing businesses to life.
The pitching program offers SMEs a unique opportunity to secure a grant of #500,000 to fuel their business endeavors and accelerate their growth. We understand the challenges that SMEs face in accessing funding and support, and we are committed to providing a platform where they can showcase their vision, business strategy, and traction achieved thus far.
Whether you have a promising business idea or an existing business that has gained traction, this pitch session is designed specifically for you. Our vibrant audience of participants is eager to hear your story, learn about your unique value proposition, and understand how the grant can fuel your business expansion.
The pitch application process
1. Apply to pitch by filling the application form at where you will be required to tell us about your business or idea and upload your 1 minutes video pitch. Deadline: 17th June 2023. To upload your video and share a link with us: record, your video and upload it to your google drive (via gmail) then on the application form, share the link for us to go watch. Please ensure to make the link public so that our review team can watch it. 2. Top 20 finalist will be publicized and mentioned on our social media channels and given publicity during the conference.
3. The top 5 will be given the opportunity to pitch before the audience at the upgrade conference on June 24th, 2023.
4. The winner will be announced on the 25th of June, 2023 at the closing conference.
Successful candidates will be contacted by the team. If you have questions or concerns, please send a whatsapp message to us on https://wa.me/2348031301167
