Apply and get a startup institute schorlarship worth over N100,000.

This annual competition is designed to empower entrepreneurs and foster an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship on nigerian campuses and beyond. ASC pits entrepreneurs in three different tracks: Ideas, Startups and Social Entrepreneurship Track. The winning teams are awarded prize money in equity free fund and benefit from a range of other activities including top tier training, mentorship, coaching, media exposure and great networking opportunities.

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Startup incubators

We train and help startups from idea stage to the lauching stage.

Recognised for excellence

NUIC is recognised nationwide for excellence and quality trainings.

We help you Excel your ideas

With the help we provide with funds and mentorships, we make your ideas turn into reality.

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SEPTEMBER 15,2022
Application open for submission

Application is open for all startups, students on campuses both individual and teams to apply.

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DECEMBER 6,2022
Deadline for submissions

The deadline for submission for all applicants is close and no more entries will be accomodated, therefore all startups are to apply before the closing date.

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DECEMBER 27,2022
Semifinalist announcement

Those who made it to the semifinal will be contacted through thier mails or pone numbers regarding on when to pitch to audience and judges on the finale.

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FEBRUARY, 2022
Conference and Awards ceremony

The final day will be ceremonial day where gifts and prizes will be given to the winners.

WHY APPLY ?

join the nationwide market creating and Innovation competition.

Top tier trainings

Startups will get proper guide after getting the required resources to start thier businesses.

Mentorship

Proper and adequate mentorships will be given to every startups that participate in the competition.

Media exposure

Startups will be exposed to Social and media platforms for outreach to other investors .

Networking oppurtunities

startups will be able to network and collaborate with other teams and also meet the proper investore for their business.

Equity free prize money

Funds will be given to the succesful startups that become the top 3 in the finale pitch.


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This annual competition is designed to empower entrepreneurs and foster an eco-system of innovation and entrepreneurship on nigerian campuses and beyond. ASC pits entrepreneurs in three different tracks: Ideas, Startups and Social Entrepreneurship Track. The winning teams are awarded prize money in equity free fund and benefit from a range of other activities including top tier training, mentorship, coaching, media exposure and great networking opportunities.





Incubate

Startup incubation is the first phase of the NUIC pitch competition. The program is created to refine the business model of the Nigerian entrepreneurs, startups, students on campuses with innovative ideas through a series of mentorship, lectures and bootcamps to develop scalable business model in Nigeria. 50 outstanding Semi-finalist will be chosen to participate in the next phase which is acceleration program

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Accelerate

This is the second phase of NUIC. The purpose is prototyping, Semi-finalist will have a small budget, access to industry experts, and a dedicated month to test the idea's and manifestation into a product or service. They then present their prototypes behind closed doors. 10 outstanding finalist will compete a pitch live for a $50k Grand Prize and a $3k Audience Choice award.

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Launch

This is the grand finale of the $5k competition. Finalist are expected to present not just prototypes, but full business plans, and they recieve funding and elite mentorship along the way. Finalist present onstage to a live audience from top IT comapnies like NCC, NITDA and beyond. The winning team takes home the $5000 Grand prize.

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