Zenith Bank proudly announces the fourth edition of Zecathon, its renowned Startup Pitch Competition and Incubation Program. Held in conjunction with the Zenith Bank Tech Fair, Zecathon 4.0 seeks to empower and nurture high-impact Nigerian startups across key sectors.
To be eligible for the Pitch Competition and Incubation Program, startups must be early-stage Nigerian entities with registered businesses operating in one or more of the designated focus sectors and possess a viable product or Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with demonstrated market traction. Additionally, applicants must present a scalable business model with clear growth potential..
What’s on offer
The competition offers cash prizes totaling ₦77.5 million, mentorship, strategic partnerships, and investment opportunities. The top three winners will win ₦25 million, ₦20 million, and ₦15 million in cash prizes, respectively.
The remaining seven startups that make up the top ten will win ₦2.5 million each.In addition to the cash rewards, the winners will be inducted into a six-week incubation program designed to help them grow and scale effectively, which will run from December 2024 to February 2025.
Who can apply
Early-stage Nigerian startups in sectors like Fintech, Health, Tech, Agritech, E-commerce, Cybersecurity.
How to apply
Visit this link and submit your application by November 15, 2024.
Don’t miss this opportunity to take your startup to the next level!
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