Apply Now: ₦20 Million SMEDAN Pitch Competition 2025 for Nigerian Entrepreneurs
Are you an entrepreneur with a brilliant business idea or an existing venture ready to scale to the next level?
Here’s your chance to turn your vision into reality!
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has officially announced the SMEDAN Pitch Competition, one of the major highlights of the upcoming National MSME Conference 2025.
This prestigious competition offers Nigerian entrepreneurs the opportunity to compete for ₦20 million in total cash prizes, alongside exposure, mentorship, and business growth opportunities.
About the SMEDAN Pitch Competition 2025
The ₦20 Million SMEDAN Pitch Competition is designed to empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria by providing them with funding support, visibility, and mentorship to strengthen their ventures and drive national economic development.
Organized by SMEDAN in partnership with Grow Nigerian, the pitch competition serves as a national platform for innovative entrepreneurs and small business owners to present their ideas and products before a distinguished panel of industry experts, investors, and policymakers.
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Selected participants will:
- Pitch their business ideas live during the National MSME Conference
- Gain exposure to top investors, business mentors, and partners
- Compete for a share of ₦20 million in total cash prizes
About SMEDAN
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) is a government agency established to promote and facilitate the development of the MSME sector in Nigeria.
Through programs in entrepreneurship training, access to finance, market linkages, and policy advocacy, SMEDAN continues to empower Nigerian entrepreneurs to build sustainable, innovative, and job-creating enterprises that contribute significantly to the country’s economic growth.
Who Can Apply
The SMEDAN Pitch Competition is open to:
- Nigerian entrepreneurs managing micro, small, or medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)
- Individuals or teams with innovative business ideas ready for implementation or expansion
- Businesses across all sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, technology, fashion, education, services, and the creative industries
- Both existing business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with feasible, impactful concepts
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Benefits of Participating
By joining the SMEDAN Pitch Competition 2025, you’ll gain:
- A share of the ₦20 million total cash prize pool
- National exposure and media visibility for your business
- Networking opportunities with top investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs
- Mentorship and business guidance from industry leaders
- Potential investment deals and partnerships to scale your business
- National recognition as part of the 2025 MSME Conference showcase
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