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FirstBank Fintech Innovators Challenge: Supporting Startups and Innovators
The FirstBank Fintech Innovators Challenge aims to support early-stage fintech startups and foster innovation in the financial services ecosystem.
The FirstBank Fintech Innovators Pitch Challenge will provide selected startups with intensive training, mentorship, and will feature a series of engaging sessions, keynote speeches, and networking opportunities.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
FirstBank Fintech Innovators Challenge Abstract
- Host: First Bank
- Location: Nigeria
- Category: Competitions
- Benefits:
- Funding Assistance
- Access to Investors
- Mentorship
- Networking
- Eligibility: Nigeria
- Deadline: October 27, 2024
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FirstBank Fintech Innovators Challenge Details
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.
Through this programme, FirstBank of Nigeria aims to foster innovation, collaboration, and growth in the Nigerian Fintech ecosystem.
FirstBank Fintech Innovators Challenge Benefits
- Partnership with FirstBank to guide and collaborate in taking their products to market. FirstBank will provide strategic support, resources, and access to its network.
- Select partners will also be providing additional prizes & perks to be announced.
- Opportunity to engage potential early-stage investors.
- National exposure from the media partners in attendance and event coverage.
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FirstBank Fintech Innovators Pitch Challenge Requirements
To participate in the FirstBank 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)
How To Apply for FirstBank Fintech Innovators Challenge 2024
To apply for the FirstBank Fintech Innovators Challenge, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
- Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
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.
Deadline: October 27th, 2024
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