{"id":186174,"date":"2025-07-17T14:35:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T13:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/articles.connectnigeria.com\/?p=186174"},"modified":"2026-08-16T11:07:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T11:07:09","slug":"innovatex-creativity-invention-pitch-competition-apply-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ndsdemos.com\/cna\/2025\/07\/17\/innovatex-creativity-invention-pitch-competition-apply-now\/","title":{"rendered":"InnovateX Creativity & Invention Pitch Competition – Apply Now"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you a young innovator or creative thinker aged 16-25 with a groundbreaking concept or technology solution ready to transform the world? Your opportunity to make it happen has arrived!<\/p>\n

Read more about Opportunities<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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The InnovateX Program offers the perfect platform to transform your vision into reality. Whether you’re an aspiring business owner or a technology enthusiast eager to create something impactful, InnovateX provides the resources to pitch, develop, and succeed.<\/p>\n
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Sign up for the Connect Nigeria daily newsletter<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
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Program Benefits:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Complimentary hybrid bootcamp sessions led by leading industry professionals.<\/li>\n
Practical pitching skills and business development workshops.<\/li>\n
Global visibility through public voting systems and expert evaluation panels.<\/li>\n
Opportunity to present at the live Grand Finale event.<\/li>\n
Prize distribution of \u20a620,000,000 among the top 10 participants.<\/li>\n
Ongoing mentorship and acknowledgment from Ecobank and additional partners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Register to attend the CN Business Mixer<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
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Available Pathways:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Creatives Track \u2013 Understanding the Business Side of Creativity<\/li>\n
STEM Track \u2013 Developing Effective Pitching Skills<\/li>\n
Launch Date: June 23, 2025<\/li>\n
Primary Sponsor: Ecobank \u2013 The Pan African Bank Additional Support: Heave Ventures<\/li>\n
Discover your capabilities. Present your vision. Become part of the BIG X.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Click HERE\u00a0<\/a>to apply.<\/p>\n
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Got something you want to read about on our platform? Contact us: <\/em>editor@connectnigeria.com<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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