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Fintech Innovators Pitch Programme

FirstBank is hosting its 6th annual Fintech Summit with the theme "Banking on Partnerships". Scheduled to take place on the 13th & 14th of November 2024.

FirstBank Fintech Innovators Pitch Programme

FirstBank Fintech Summit 6.0

FirstBank is hosting its 6th annual Fintech Summit with the theme “Banking on Partnerships”. Scheduled to take place on the 13th & 14th of November 2024. It will feature a series of engaging sessions, keynote speeches, and networking opportunities.

Fintech Innovators Pitch Program

As part of this event, FirstBank is launching the Fintech Innovators Pitch Programme to support early-stage fintech startups and foster innovation in the financial services ecosystem. The programme will provide selected startups with intensive training, mentorship. All towards the opportunity to pitch their solutions to FirstBank, investors, and industry leaders. Selected winners will receive support from FirstBank to bring their products to market, including strategic assistance, resources, and network access.

Through this programme, FirstBank of Nigeria aims to foster innovation, collaboration, and growth in the Nigerian Fintech ecosystem.

Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the Fintech Innovators Pitch Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be an early-stage Fintech startup: Idea stage, working prototype, early traction, early revenue, seed.
  • Will be in Lagos and available for the pitch prep & pitch session (See dates below)
 

What do selected winners get?

  1. Partnership with FirstBank to guide and collaborate in taking their products to market. FirstBank will provide strategic support, resources, and access to its network.
  2. Select partners will also be providing additional prizes & perks to be announced.
  3.  Opportunity to engage potential early-stage investors.
  4. National exposure from the media partners in attendance and event coverage.
 

Timelines

– Application closes: Sunday, 27th October. 23:59 WAT

– Selection Announcement: Top 10 applicants will be notified by Monday, 4th November.

– Pitch Prep: 8th November. In person physical training where facilitators and trainers coach you in refining your deck and presentation, practicing delivery, and ensuring clarity on key points and product features and value proposition.

Location will be communicated to selected startups.

– Pitch Day! 13th November, Summit Day 1. Present in front of a panel of world-class judges with global investors and partners in attendance.

– Winners announcement: 14th November, Summit Day 2


If you are interested in offering resources to support startups, please get in touch with us on fintechsummit@firstbankgroup.com

Application Form

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Apply to the Fintech Innovators Pitch Programme
Click here to see the full list of questions we would need you to answer on this form.
What sub-sector(s) does your company operate in?*:
For each of the founders, please provide the following: (up to 5 founders)* 1. Their Full Name
2. A working URL to the LinkedIn account (link) -
3. Their current time commitment to the company [part time, full time, full time post-raise]
4. Gender

Separate each founder entry with a gap. *
Please submit a link to a video that is between 60 and 120 seconds long (up to a maximum of 2 minutes). In the video, cover the following points: *
Share a brief introduction about who you are, provide an overview of your company and its mission, discuss why you are applying for this opportunity, and explain what you hope to gain from this experience.
Which of the below best describes the stage your company is currently at? *
It does not discount your application if you have none.
Do you have a product link or video you could share? Ensure it highlights key features & how they solve real problems. [A maximum of 2 minutes]
Only a max of two representatives from your company will be required to physically attend the Program, which includes the Pitch Prep & the Pitch Session.

For each of your representatives, please provide the following (up to 2 reps):
Representative 1 Details
Representative 2 Details
How did you hear about us?*
We will be physically available to attend the Program, which includes the Pitch Prep & the Pitch Session?: *
Terms and Conditions *
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