01
Register interest
Tell us who you are and how to reach you. Registration does not require payment.
FreeCompulsory
Free · under 2 minutes
The complete applicant journey
Know every step before you begin.
Registration is free. The Business Health Check is paid and compulsory. Payment provides a diagnostic result; it does not guarantee selection.
Seven stages
From first interest to the live finale.
02
Complete the BHC
Answer 45 structured questions and receive a personalised six-pillar business score.
Paid diagnosticCompulsory
₦7,500 early-bird price
03
Review your results
See strengths, gaps and practical next steps before continuing your application.
Programme stageCompulsory
Immediate result
04
Submit your application
Complete your business and financial information, then provide a two-minute pitch video.
Programme stageCompulsory
Required
05
Build capacity
Attend the required webinar sessions across the six business pillars.
Programme stageCompulsory
8–23 August
06
Selection & semi-final
Eligible applications are reviewed and the strongest businesses progress to virtual pitching.
Programme stageSelection dependent
29 August
07
Grand Finale
Six finalists pitch live; the top three share ₦3 million in equity-free funding.
Programme stageSelection dependent
12 September · Lagos
Free
Registering interest and creating your programme profile.
Paid
The Business Health Check: ₦7,500 early bird, then ₦10,000.
Not guaranteed
BHC payment does not guarantee shortlisting, finalist status or a prize.