Youth Innovators Showdown

how it works

Are you ready to pitch your big idea and win funding, mentorship, and national recognition? Here's how you can be part of the Young Innovators Showdown:

1. Explore the Competition Details

Click here to register

2. Register to Participate

Sign up by filling out the registration form with your basic details. Once registered, you’ll be automatically redirected to your personal participant dashboard.

3. Access Your Dashboard

From your dashboard, you can view your profile, track updates, and see instructions. However, you won’t be able to upload your business idea or documents yet.

4. Pay the Registration Fee (₦3,000)

To activate full access, you must complete a one-time registration fee of ₦3,000. This fee confirms your commitment and unlocks the upload section of your dashboard.

5. Submit Your Innovative Idea

Once payment is verified, you’ll gain access to upload your business idea, executive summary, pitch deck, or any other supporting documents directly from your dashboard.

6. Await Shortlisting and Mentorship

After submission, your idea will be reviewed by our expert judges. If shortlisted, you’ll be paired with a mentor to refine your business concept and pitch.

7. Pitch to the Panel

Prepare to present your idea in a virtual pitch session. Finalists will move on to the Grand Finale, a live-streamed event with top industry leaders and investors.

✅ Eligibility

Age: Open to young individuals between the ages of 15 and 25.
Gender: Open to all genders – we encourage diversity and inclusiveness.
Status: You must either:
- Have a business idea you’re passionate about, or
- Already launched a startup (even at a small scale).

No prior business experience required — just your creativity, drive, and vision.

🛤️ Competition Stages

Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of what to expect:

Registration & Payment
Register on the website and pay the ₦3,000 fee to unlock your dashboard.
Idea Submission
Upload your innovative business idea and executive summary from your dashboard.
Preliminary Screening
Judges review all submissions and shortlist the most promising ideas.
Mentorship Round
Shortlisted participants are paired with industry experts to refine their ideas.
Pitch Presentation
Participants submit a pitch deck and present virtually to a panel of judges and investors.
Q&A Session
Judges ask questions to assess the feasibility and potential of your business idea.
Finalist Selection
Top 5 finalists are announced based on scoring by judges.
Grand Finale (Live Event)
Finalists pitch live to a national audience. The winner is chosen through combined judge scores + public voting.

🌟 Benefits of Participating

🔥 Platform to showcase your talent and gain visibility.
🧠 Access to experienced mentors who guide your business development.
🤝 Networking opportunities with investors, partners, and other young innovators.
🎤 Media exposure to boost your confidence and get public recognition.
💡 Hands-on experience in pitching, business modeling, and market analysis.

🏆 Prizes

Cash Prize: From ₦100,000 up to ₦5,000,000
(Based on innovation, impact, and business potential)
Mentorship Program Access with industry experts.
Publicity & Recognition via online platforms and media channels.
Growth Support: For scaling and refining your business idea even after the competition.

Click Here To Register