Win a $20,000 Investment for your Business/Idea at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival Pitch Competition!

Why You Can’t Afford to Miss Pitching at GEF?

Are you an early stage entrepreneur or start up ready to take your dream to a global stage? Are you ready to get the funds you need to propel your dream to a higher level? This is your golden chance to transform your vision into reality. Pitch your innovative idea at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival Competition and showcase your innovative solutions to a panel of world-renowned audience of over 100 business leaders, investors and industry leaders.

$20k Up for Grabs at GEF PITCH COMPETITION

WINNER

$20,000

1ST RUNNER-UP

$10,000

2ND RUNNER-UP

$5,000

BONUS: All applicants will have the opportunity to pitch to over 100VCs and Angel investor present at the event and also enjoy other benefits and activities of attending the Festival including free incubation for the top 100 most innovative businesses or ideas.

Stages of Application

1

Submit Your Application

Interested entrepreneurs will need to complete the pitch application.

2

Screening

Applications are reviewed to ensure they meet eligibility criteria.

3

Pitching

Applicants will pitch their business/ ideas to a panel of judges at the Global Entreprenuers Festival.

4

Final Pitching

Finalists pitch their ideas to VCs and angel investors in the deal rooms.

5

Prize and Award Presentation

Winners will be announced and their prize presented live on stage at our prestigious Global Entrepreneurship Festival.

GEF Pitch Competition

Date

NOV 21-23
2025

Venue

Entrepreneurship Village, Nigeria

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes you need to apply to attend the festival physically.

To be eligible for the Global Entrepreneurs Festival Pitch Competition, participants must:

  1. Be early-stage entrepreneurs.
  2. Intend to export their products or services internationally.
  3. Have been operating their business for less than two(2) years.

Please note these additional eligibility details:

  • Submissions may be entered as individuals or teams, however, the maximum number of team members for a single pitch is limited to one person. 
  • A company may only submit one pitch to be considered for adjudication. 
  • For the Grand Finale, only one representative of the company may pitch to the panel of judges or answer questions from the judges. For in-person pitches, the person that pitches at a semi- final stage must be the person that pitches at the Grand Finale.
  • Entrepreneurs will have 5 minutes to pitch their ideas/business to the judges. Pitch deck is allowed and small physical products fitting on a table can be brought.(If Any)
  • The judges will select the top entrepreneurs after the initial round. These top entrepreneurs will pitch again in the deal rooms.

Secure your spot by purchasing a ticket to the event.

You will be judged after a careful evaluation of your ideas/business feasibility, deliverability, how well the company solves a problem, business model representation, traction and the individuals’ aptitude for new venture creation.

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