Zecathon 6.0 Startup Pitch Competition (Zenith Bank)
- Country:
- Pan-African
- Amount:
- ₦35,000,000
- Deadline:
- 13 Oct 2026
Funder: Zenith Bank
In short
Growth-stage African startups compete for a ₦90 million prize pool, with ₦35 million for first place.
About this opportunity
Zenith Bank, in partnership with Beyond Limits, has opened the Zecathon 6.0 Startup Pitch Competition for growth-stage African startups. The top five startups share ₦90 million: ₦35 million for first place, ₦20 million for second, ₦15 million for third and ₦10 million each for fourth and fifth. Participants also get exposure on a major innovation platform, access to investors and potential strategic partners, mentorship and leadership development, and a training programme for selected startups. Focus sectors include FMCG, insurance, education, retail and e-commerce, payments and lending, cybersecurity, agriculture, healthcare, and transportation and logistics. Applicants complete an online form covering the startup, the founder profile, the business solution and its impact. The deadline is very close, so apply quickly.
Requirements
African startup
Registered business entity
Market traction through customers, revenue or demand
Market-ready product or service
Operates in one of the focus sectors
Scalable business model with a record of growth
Also good to have
- Clear founder profile and impact story
Always confirm on the official page before applying.
How to apply
- 1
Find the application form
Open the Zecathon 6.0 Business Pitch Competition form from the original announcement and confirm it on Zenith Bank's official channels.
- 2
Describe your startup
Cover your founder profile, business solution and impact.
- 3
Submit before 13 October 2026
Applications are free.
Documents you will need
- CAC certificate
- Pitch deck
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