PitchStar Program 2026

About

The PitchStar Program supports early-stage startups in Northern Nigeria through structured mentorship, intensive training, and networking opportunities, culminating in a Demo Day for exposure to potential investors.

Benefits

• 🌟Mentorship — Access to experienced mentors and ecosystem experts
• 📚Training — Intensive bootcamp covering business model development, market research, and more
• 🚀Demo Day — Opportunity to present ideas and MVPs to investors
• 🤝Alumni Network — Continued mentorship and networking opportunities after graduation

Eligibility Criteria

• Idea-stage or early-stage startups less than 2 years old
• At least one committed founder operating within innovation-driven sectors
• Based in or solving problems relevant to Northern Nigeria

Participation Commitments

• 🕒 Program Duration — Total duration of approximately 12–16 weeks
• 📅 Attendance — Participation in all stages including bootcamp and Demo Day
• 💼 Commitment — Active involvement in mentorship and product development phases

Target Region

Northern Nigeria

Target Sector

Innovation-driven sectors including Fintech, Health-tech, Clean-tech, Education, Logistics, Media