Pivot Challenge 2025 for Young Entrepreneurs in Nigeria | Up to N50 Million in Grant and Business Support

The Pivot Challenge is not your typical training program — it’s a digital transformation movement built for Nigeria’s most resilient entrepreneurs: the traders, manufacturers, and dreamers shaping the nation’s economy.

Whether you’re selling vibrant fabrics in Ariaria Market or running a thriving furniture workshop in Enugu, this program is designed to help you scale, digitize, and access new markets.

About the Program

In 2025, The Pivot Challenge will empower 3,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Southeastern Nigeria through a 7-week hybrid bootcamp combining online learning with hands-on, in-person support.

Participants will be equipped with practical tools, digital skills, and business strategies to position their ventures for global visibility and sustainable growth.

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Who Can Apply

This program is open to MSMEs in Southeast Nigeria involved in light manufacturing and trade, including but not limited to:

Textiles & Garments – Clothing, fabrics, fashion accessories.
Footwear Production – Shoes, sandals, and related products.
Furniture Making – Wooden, metal, and upholstered furniture.
Food Processing – Packaged snacks, beverages, canned goods.
Cosmetics & Personal Care – Soaps, lotions, beauty products.
Packaging Materials – Cartons, plastic containers, labeling.
Household Goods – Kitchenware, home décor, cleaning products.
Paper Products – Stationery, notebooks, packaging paper.
Electronic Assembly – Simple electronics, household gadgets.
Plastic Products – Toys, buckets, storage solutions.
Retail Stores – Supermarkets, clothing shops, consumer goods.
Wholesale Distributors – Supplying products in bulk.
Import/Export Businesses – Cross-border trading of goods.
E-commerce Stores – Local or global online product sales.
Market Traders – Small-scale vendors in local markets.
Automobile Dealerships – New/used cars, vehicle parts.
Pharmaceutical Distributors – Medicines, medical supplies.
Building Materials Suppliers – Cement, tiles, plumbing items.
Agricultural Produce Trading – Grains, fruits, vegetables.
Consumer Electronics Trading – Phones, gadgets, accessories.

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Benefits of Participating

Mentorship & Business Support – Learn from seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts.
Free Access to Digital Business Tools – Leverage technology to streamline and grow your operations.
Media Visibility & Market Access – Showcase your business to a wider audience.
Equity-Free Funding – Secure non-repayable financial support to fuel your growth.

Deadline: 18 August 2025

Pivot Challenge 2025 for Young Entrepreneurs in Nigeria | Up to N50 Million in Grant and Business Support

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