Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition & Incubation Program 2025

The Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition & Incubation Program is a competition at the Zenith Bank Tech Fair that identifies, nurtures, and accelerates African startups across Fintech, AgriTech, HealthTech, ClimateTech, E-commerce and beyond. It provides visibility, mentorship, and growth resources to help startups scale with impact, including strategic resources and opportunities for exposure to investors and potential partners.

Cash prizes, investor access and mentorship, strategic resources in finance, product development, branding and market positioning, networking and exposure to potential partners, and growth opportunities for collaboration and market entry support.

Applicants must be an early-stage African startup with a registered business entity, operate in one or more focus sectors, demonstrate a viable product or MVP with initial market traction, and present a scalable business model with clear growth potential.