Applications close in 18d 18h 23m 24s. Registration of interest is free.

The complete applicant journey

Know every step before you begin.

Registration is free. The Business Health Check is paid and compulsory. Payment provides access to the business assessment but does not guarantee selection.

Seven stages

From first interest to the live finale.

01

Register interest

Tell us who you are and how to reach you. Registration does not require payment.

FreeCompulsory

Free · under 2 minutes

02

Complete the BHC

Answer the Business Health Check questions and receive a personalised business score across 6 business themes.

Paid diagnosticCompulsory

₦7,500 standard · ₦10,000 late

03

Review your results

See strengths, gaps and practical next steps before continuing your application.

Programme stageCompulsory

Immediate result

04

Submit your application

Complete your business and financial information, then provide a two-minute pitch video.

Programme stageCompulsory

Required

05

Build capacity

Join optional capacity-building sessions across the six business pillars.

Programme stageOptional

Open to everyone

06

Selection & semi-final

Eligible applications are reviewed and the strongest businesses progress to virtual pitching.

Programme stageSelection dependent

5 September

07

Grand Finale

Six finalists pitch live; the top three share ₦3 million in equity-free funding.

Programme stageSelection dependent

12 September · Lagos

Free

Registering interest and creating your programme profile.

Paid

The Business Health Check: ₦7,500 early bird, then ₦10,000.

Not guaranteed

BHC payment does not guarantee shortlisting, finalist status or a prize.