Get ready to meet the 15 exceptional finalists of the highly anticipated Pitch2Win 2023 contest, vying for a chance to win the impressive $10,000 prize. Organized by TechCircle Limited in collaboration with SGgrow and SGverse, this competition is an extraordinary opportunity for innovative startups in the Web2 and Web3 space to showcase their groundbreaking ideas.
The grand finale of the Pitch2Win Competition is set to take place on July 11th, 2023, in Lagos, Nigeria, where an unforgettable award ceremony will be held to honor the winners.
Recognizing the funding and mentorship challenges faced by Web2 and Web3 startups in Nigeria, Pitch2Win aims to reshape this narrative by providing a structured solution. The program’s primary objective is to identify, highlight, connect, reward, and offer mentorship support to local entrepreneurs who are building scalable products and solutions within their communities.
Osita Nwoye, Founder and Executive Director of TechCircle, expressed the program’s goal to empower startups whose innovative business solutions have the potential to shape the future of technology in Africa.
Following the award ceremony, an electrifying after-party will be held, where the top three startups will be honored with equity-free funding, and the ultimate winner will receive the impressive $10,000 prize.
The event will bring together over 300 attendees, including builders, investors, regulators, startup founders, technical developers, and distinguished guests from both local and international spheres. This presents an excellent opportunity for networking, celebrating the successes of the startups, and connecting with influential industry leaders and renowned experts.
The Pitch2Win contest features an exciting agenda, filled with thrilling pitch competitions, thought-provoking panel discussions, inspiring fireside chats, and engaging presentations. Esteemed judges, comprising industry experts and key stakeholders, will evaluate the participating startups and provide invaluable feedback.
Without further ado, here are the 15 exceptional finalists of the Pitch2Win 2023 contest:
- Akowe: Founded by Ayodeji Agboola, Akowe leverages blockchain technology to create a digital wallet for verified and verifiable academic records, eliminating the need for cumbersome paperwork.
- PriMED e-health: Led by Samuel Ogbonyomi, Alex Idowu, and Taye Odunfa, PriMED e-health aims to transform healthcare management by streamlining operations and optimizing healthcare delivery.
- Tyms Africa: Ibrahim Adepoju and Chineye Ochem founded Tyms Africa, a finance automation platform revolutionizing the way businesses operate, empowering them to make informed financial decisions and achieve rapid growth.
- Motor Africa: Chude Sylvester, Comfort Ute-Ushede, Godwin Adejoh, and Mubarak Mubarak established Motor Africa to revolutionize access to credit for motorists in Africa, supporting repair financing, insurance, and personal welfare needs.
- Bridger: Jeremiah Babasanmi’s Bridger powers early payments in B2B trade, eliminating cash flow challenges and unlocking opportunities for growth.
- Check Retail: John Ogungbaro and Oluwatobiloba Olosunde’s Check Retail enhances the shopping experience by enabling self-checkout at every retail point, eliminating long queues and reducing waiting times.
- Crunch Network: Braimah Sumaina, Ehiagwina Omoarebu, and Manish Lath’s Crunch Network democratizes access to credit through a credit pool facility for crypto-holders, employees, and small businesses.
- Oystr: Ifedolapo Lawal and Omotayo Iginla’s Oystr provides a micro-lending infrastructure, extending affordable micro-loans to unbanked and underbanked businesses in Africa.
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- Pharmarun: Teniola Adedeji and Funmilola Aderemi founded Pharmarun, a pioneering startup that uses technology to revolutionize access to medication, bridging the gap between patients and pharmacies.
- Diagon Studios Ltd: Jeremiah Onojah and Ebuka Chigbu established Diagon Studios Ltd with the aim of onboarding the mass audience into crypto through casual gaming and payments, combining the popularity of gaming with the potential of cryptocurrencies.
- PipeOps: Samuel Ogbonyomi, Alex Idowu, and Taye Odunfa founded PipeOps, a groundbreaking startup that simplifies cloud deployment and infrastructure management through a powerful no-code tool.
- ZeroComplex AI: Kehinde Olateru, Adegbenga Agoro, and Olusola Adebayo created ZeroComplex AI, which simplifies the integration of AI into existing applications or the development of AI products and services through their proprietary AI-API platform.
- Centiiv: Bolarinwa Odupe founded Centiiv, a startup that connects Africa to the global market through blockchain technology, creating a secure and transparent platform for international trade.
- Shiip: Ridwan Rasheed and Quadri Olalekan’s Shiip empowers businesses to optimize their supply chain operations, streamline logistics processes, and enhance customer satisfaction, reshaping the logistics landscape in Africa.
- Uburu Health: Joel Aniegbe is the founder of Uburu Health, a groundbreaking startup that transforms healthcare through its health data infrastructure platform, powering BigPharma and A.I R&D in Africa.
These 15 finalists will have the opportunity to present their innovative ideas and products at the grand finale on July 11th, 2023. The event promises to be a remarkable occasion where the top startups will be recognized and celebrated for their groundbreaking contributions in the Web2 and Web3 space.