Apply for the FirstBank Fintech Innovators Pitch Programme 2024

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.

• Table of Content
• About FirstBank of Nigeria PLC
• Fintech Innovators Pitch Programme
• Aim and Benefits of Fintech Innovators Pitch Programme
• Requirements for Fintech Innovators Pitch Programme Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Fintech Innovators Pitch Programme
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About FirstBank of Nigeria PLC

First Bank of Nigeria, sometimes referred to as FirstBank, is a Nigerian multinational bank and financial services company headquartered in Lagos. It is the biggest bank in Nigeria by total deposits and gross earnings. It operates a network of over 750 business locations across Africa, the United Kingdom and representative offices in Abu Dhabi, Beijing and Johannesburg set up to capture trade-related business between geographies. The bank specialises in retail banking and has the largest retail client base in Nigeria. In 2015, The Asian Banker awarded FirstBank the Best Retail Ban...... continue reading

Fintech Innovators Pitch Programme

Application Deadline	27 Oct 2024
Country to study	Nigeria
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	FirstBank of Nigeria PLC
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Fintech Innovators Pitch Programme

• 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.

Requirements for Fintech Innovators Pitch Programme Qualification

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)

Interview date, Process and Venue for Fintech Innovators Pitch Programme

Timeline:

• 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

Application Deadline

October 27, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to FirstBank of Nigeria PLC on www.firstbanknigeria.com to apply

For more details, visit FirstBank website