CloudPlexo presents the Founders Friday Pitch Battle 2.0, an intensive five-day program that combines startup competition with comprehensive capacity building. The initiative focuses on discovering and amplifying the voices of Nigeria’s emerging tech entrepreneurs, particularly those operating in underrepresented ecosystems. Through authentic storytelling and transformative experiences, the program aims to elevate groundbreaking concepts from early to mid-stage ventures.
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Participants in the Founders Friday Pitch Battle will compete for substantial rewards, including equity-free funding totalling ₦1.5 million and AWS credits worth up to $10,000. Beyond monetary prizes, selected entrepreneurs gain access to premium educational sessions, personalised mentoring, international visibility, and platform opportunities to broadcast their narratives throughout Africa.
Ideal Candidates
Emerging Entrepreneurs
- Business owners with proven concepts are prepared for the product creation phase.
- Innovators are currently developing their MVP or initial prototypes.
Technology-Focused Ventures
- Companies utilising technological solutions for scalable impact across sectors, including financial services, healthcare technology, educational technology, online commerce, supply chain management, and additional strategic industries.
Investment-Ready Startups
- Entrepreneurs preparing for pre-seed or seed investment rounds.
- Teams requiring guidance, technical assistance, and investor networking for business acceleration.
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Impact-Oriented Innovators
- Organisations addressing genuine challenges within Africa’s underserved communities.
- Ventures demonstrating measurable progress through customer acquisition, financial performance, strategic partnerships, or market penetration.
Exclusion Criteria
- Conceptual-stage entrepreneurs lack implementation roadmaps.
- Companies without established business frameworks or monetisation plans.
- Traditional small-to-medium enterprises lack technological scalability.
- Service-based organisations, consultancies, or non-product-centric businesses.
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Special Consideration
Community members from Founders Friday and CloudPlexo networks receive preferential evaluation status.
Application Information
Qualifying entrepreneurs have the opportunity to compete for the complete ₦1.5 Million reward package.
Application Deadline: July 31, 2025. Click HEREÂ to apply.
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