First place
₦1.5 million
Equity-free award.
Prizes & selection
₦3 million in equity-free funding.
Six finalists progress to the Grand Finale. The three strongest businesses receive funding without giving up ownership.
Prize awards
Three awards. No equity surrendered.
Second place
₦1 million
Equity-free award.
Third place
₦500,000
Equity-free award.
Judging criteria
Published criteria. Independent scoring.
Each criterion is scored from 0–10. Panel averages—not payment or personal relationships—determine the final judging score.
01
Financial feasibility
Maximum 10 points
02
Business viability
Maximum 10 points
03
Market opportunity
Maximum 10 points
04
Innovation
Maximum 10 points
05
Pitch quality
Maximum 10 points
06
Social impact
Maximum 10 points
07
Scalability
Maximum 10 points
08
Market strategy
Maximum 10 points
09
Preparedness
Maximum 10 points
10
Team strength
Maximum 10 points
Rules & fairness
Requirements at every stage.
Basic eligibility
Woman founder or owner; Nigerian business or qualifying idea; required information and programme availability.
Progression requirements
Completed BHC, complete application, pitch video, required webinar attendance and compliance with competition rules.
Finalist responsibilities
Attend the Lagos finale, deliver a live pitch, provide verification documents and accept published programme terms.
Disqualification
False information, missed compulsory stages, prohibited conduct or breach of published rules may result in disqualification.
Clarifications and complaints
Use official support channels. The final approved competition-rules document will define the formal process and timelines.