The Entrepreneurship & Skills Development Centre (ESDC) at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) is now taking applications from eligible students for its 2021 Business Innovation & Talent Expression Competition (BITE). The deadline for application submission is August 20, 2021.
UNILAG Business Innovation & Talent Expression is accepting applications – BUSINESS INNOVATION & TALENT EXPRESSION has been meticulously put together to drive the objective of developing at least 5,000 Student-preneurs and future gigantic captains of industry by 2025.
The Entrepreneurship & Skills Development Centre (ESDC)-UNILAG is happy to have launched this initiative to encourage and nurture young Nigerians who are innovative and eager to alter the narrative, generate jobs, and improve the country’s economy.
UNILAG Business Innovation & Talent Expression Benefits
200 innovative business ideas /start-ups will receive:
- Free registration and incorporation of successful businesses
- Free patenting, Trade-name and Trade-mark protection (Holistic IP protection)
- Up to N2 million zero interest loan (Seed fund from BOI)
- Free mentorship and support for successful startups
- Free Admission into the BOI-UNILAG
UNILAG Business Innovation & Talent Expression Prizes
- 1ST BITE: N2,000,000
- 2ND BITE: N1,200,000
- 3RD BITE: N750,000
How to Apply for UNILAG Business Innovation & Talent Expression
REGISTRATION OPENS – JULY 19th – 31st 2021
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUCCESSFUL BITE APPLICANTS – MON AUGUST 2nd, 2021
COMPULSORY 1-DAY PREPARATORY TRAINING (Business Model Canvass Training) – WED AUGUST 4th, 2021
FIRST LEVEL PITCHING COMPETITION: – FRI AUGUST 6th – WED AUGUST 11th 2021
GRAND FINALE PITCHING COMPETITION – FRIDAY 20th AUGUST, 2021
Entries will be made online. More information can be sought at the: Entrepreneurship and Skills Development Centre (ESDC), Faculty of Social Sciences Premises, Behind Creative Arts Department. Call Jennifer 07063909510