Call For Applications: Founders Connect Pitch2Win For Early-Stage Startups in Nigeria & Kenya – Up to $2,500 equity-free grant with $10,000 investment from African Impact Initiative
Launchpad Africa by Founders Connect is expanding to Kenya while making a return to Nigeria in 2025, giving ambitious entrepreneurs and early-stage startups a chance to pitch their startups, secure funding, and unlock exclusive resources to scale their businesses.
This year, $2,500 in equity-free grant funding is up for grabs with exclusive perks designed to take your startup to the next level. In addition, there is an opportunity to pitch to investors like Ingressive Capital and get up to $10,000 in investment from the African Impact Initiative.
Apply Also: IBM SkillsBuild Internship 4.0 ( Up N100,000 Allowance)
Who Can Apply?
Applications are open to all industries, with a special interest in women-led startups and AI-driven products.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Startup must be less than 3 years old
- Must be tech-enabled (more than just a website)
- Must have launched a product with demonstrable traction (active users and/or revenue)
- Must have raised less than $1M in outside capital
- Must have high growth potential and scalability
- The founding team must be available to pitch in person at the semi-final and final stages (Lagos, Nigeria or Nairobi, Kenya)
- Startups should address specific needs, challenges, or opportunities within African markets
- At least one founder must be committed full-time to the startup
Additional Perks
- $25k-fee free processing on Paystack.
- One year free Intercom pro subscription and 50% off in year 2
- 6 months free on Notion with unlimited AI – over $6,000 in savings!
- Up to $10k in AWS credits
- 6 months of free PR Services from Reneé PR
Apply Also: Nehemiah Davis’ Greatness Grant (Up to $2,500)
Application for Kenya closes on March 1st
How to Apply
Pitch2Win is more than a competition—it’s a launchpad for startups ready to gain exposure, connect with investors, and secure the support they need to grow. Are you ready to take your startup forward?
Deadline: March 1st, 2025.