Apply: SMEDAN Open N30M Pitch Competition For National MSME Conference 2026

Applications are now officially open for the Pitch Competition at The National MSME Conference 2026, with a grand prize of N30 million for three winners. N15 million for first place, N10 million for second place and N5 million for third place.

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Applicants who qualify will also receive an all-expense-paid trip to Lagos for the duration of the conference, which holds from 8 to 10 November 2026 at the Ecobank Pan African Centre.

How to apply:

Follow SMEDAN on Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok.
• Follow @grownigerianhgq on Instagram.
• Upload a pitch video of 1.5 to 2 minutes on Instagram only, as entries on any other platform will not be accepted.
• Tag @smedangov in your video and use the hashtags #SMEDANPitchCompetition #SMEDANGov #MSMEConference26 #GROWNigerian.
• Complete the application form at https://conference.smedan.gov.ng/pitch, where the full requirements are listed.

The deadline for applications is 26 October 2026.

The National MSME Conference is Nigeria’s annual flagship gathering for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN).

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It serves as a collaborative platform bringing together entrepreneurs, government policymakers, financial institutions, development partners, and industry leaders to address key challenges and drive growth within the small business ecosystem.