Backing the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs.
Empowering entrepreneurs to rise — not just to succeed, but to uplift others. Our fund supports founders with capital, mentorship, and community to build resilient businesses and a thriving ecosystem.
- Student Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition
- Founder-to-Founder Impact Program
- Business Resilience Workshops
- Mentorship & Strategic Guidance
- Community & Ecosystem Access
Funding the future: What we offer to empower entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition
Our pitch competition empowers student entrepreneurs to showcase innovative ideas, access startup funding, and gain expert mentorship. Finalists pitch to a panel for a chance to win seed capital and scale their ventures. With youth unemployment in Nigeria and Africa exceeding 40%, empowering students to build businesses is more than timely—it’s necessary. At Biztraction, we believe student-led startups can drive job creation and economic inclusion from the ground up.
MSMEs contribute over 80% of employment in Nigeria’s private sector. By supporting young founders early, we nurture a pipeline of future entrepreneurs equipped to tackle real-world challenges and create sustainable impact.
Mentor Matching Program
At Biztraction, we believe wisdom is one of the greatest assets in business. Our Mentor Match Program connects thriving business owners with future entrepreneurs.
By guided direction, open feedback, and shared experience, mentors help startups steer clear of blunders, make the right decisions, and grow smarter. it’s a purposeful exchange designed to transfer real-world knowledge, accelerate growth, and build a legacy of success.
We’re creating a bridge between today’s trailblazers and tomorrow’s changemakers — because entrepreneurship thrives when experience meets ambition.
Our Approach
Access to
Seed Funding
Top-performing students in the competition stand a chance to receive seed capital. Through our entrepreneurship fund and partner network, we provide funding to help launch or scale viable student-led ventures.
Business Skills & Leadership Development
Our mentors equip students with core entrepreneurial skills — from structuring a business to financial management — ensuring they’re prepared to build sustainable, growth-driven businesses.
Tailored
Mentor Matching
We pair each student entrepreneur with seasoned business leaders who bring industry-specific experience and personal insight, helping refine business ideas and develop effective strategies.
Strategic Guidance for Student Startups
Our mentors provide actionable advice to student entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the complexities of starting and growing a business.
Market Access
& Networking
We create pathways for students to connect with other founders, and investors, expanding their support systems and giving them exposure to real-world business environments.
Ongoing Guidance & Accountability
Even after the pitch, mentors continue to support student entrepreneurs, offering feedback, tracking progress, and guiding key decisions as businesses evolve.
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Entrepreneur Fund FAQs
Got questions? We’ve got answers to help you navigate your journey from idea to impact. Browse our FAQs:
The competition is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students in accredited tertiary institutions across Nigeria and Africa. You must have a business idea or an early-stage startup that solves real problems with scalable potential.
No. Participation is completely free for selected applicants. However, there may be a competitive application process to ensure only committed and eligible candidates are selected.
When it comes to paid search ads, Google Ads serves as a prime example of how the process works. Google Ads allows advertisers to bid on specific keywords they want their ads to appear for. When a user conducts a search on Google, the platform uses various factors such as keywords, ad settings, bids, and ad quality score to determine which ads to display.
We welcome innovative, impact-driven ideas across sectors—technology, agriculture, health, education, fashion, logistics, and more. Your idea should show potential for scalability and job creation.
ou’ll be matched with an experienced entrepreneur or business expert who will guide you through business planning, market positioning, funding readiness, and leadership development.
Selected participants will pitch their ideas to a panel of investors and business leaders. Judges evaluate based on innovation, feasibility, scalability, and presentation.
Winners gain access to seed funding, mentorship extensions, media exposure, and potential investor follow-up. Other high-potential ideas may also receive funding or incubation opportunities.
No, but it’s helpful if your idea is clearly defined and structured. We can support business registration and formalization for promising ideas.
The program is primarily virtual, with access to online learning, mentor sessions, and business clinics. Final pitch events or bootcamps may be held at designated locations or campuses as communicated in advance.
You can apply through the Biztraction website when the application portal opens. Be prepared to submit a short summary of your business idea and personal statement.
Yes. Previous applicants are welcome to reapply with new or improved business ideas. However, past winners may be ineligible for seed funding but can participate in mentorship or networking opportunities.
Mentors are vetted professionals and entrepreneurs with years of experience in business leadership, industry innovation, or startup development. We match mentors with participants based on alignment of goals and sectors.
