NSIA Prize for Innovation valued at $220,000
Cascador Prize for Impact valued at $45,000
Wema Bank Enterprise Prize valued at $10,000
Alongside a fully sponsored training at a partner institution
Pre-selection Stage: Innovators submit their applications through the application portal to provide details regarding their innovative products/services and business models.
Accelerator Stage: The top 100 finalists will participate in a virtual training, followed by an in-person bootcamp for the top 25 finalists. A mini demo day will be held to select the top 10 finalists that will proceed to the Demo Day.
Demo Day: Each of the 10 finalists will be allotted a timeslot to present their pitch to the judges. The judging panel will review the submissions and rank the winners from 1st to 10th. The event will be attended by a combination of local and international industry experts and investors.
Post Demo Day: The top ten (10) finalists will participate in a fully sponsored training programme delivered in partnership with a leading institution, providing participants with strategic business support, leadership development, and capacity-building opportunities to help accelerate growth and long-term impact.