Gender Summit 2025 Innovation Pitchathon

Africa is a hub of creativity and resilience, with countless innovators working to solve pressing challenges in nutrition, maternal health, and agriculture. To amplify these efforts, the Gender Summit 2025 Innovation Pitchathon is inviting changemakers to present groundbreaking solutions that can transform lives and communities.

With applications closing on August 22, 2025, this is the perfect opportunity for startups, researchers, NGOs, and entrepreneurs to gain visibility, funding, and mentorship while contributing to sustainable development across the continent.

Why the Pitchathon Matters

The Gender Summit Innovation Pitchathon is more than just a competition—it’s a platform designed to showcase real solutions with real impact. Selected participants will not only pitch their ideas to influential stakeholders but also receive critical post-summit support to refine and scale their innovations.

By focusing on Child Nutrition, Maternal Health, and Agriculture, the pitchathon addresses some of Africa’s most urgent development priorities—areas directly linked to community well-being, food security, and gender inclusion.

Benefits for Participants

Here’s why you should apply:

• Fully Sponsored Trip to Abuja – Winners will attend the Gender & Inclusion Summit on September 3–4, 2025 in Nigeria.
• High-Level Exposure – Pitch your innovation to government leaders, development partners, and ecosystem players who can accelerate your journey.
• Post-Summit Mentorship – Receive three months of design support at the PIC Innovation Lab to scale and strengthen your solution.

This unique blend of visibility, networking, and hands-on mentorship ensures that innovators gain more than just recognition—they gain long-term growth opportunities.

Who Should Apply?

The pitchathon is open to:

• Innovators, entrepreneurs, startups, social enterprises, NGOs, and researchers
• Solutions must be beyond just ideas—applicants should have at least a prototype, pilot, or scaling solution ready for real-world application
• Focus areas: Nutrition, Maternal Health, and Agriculture (solutions can cut across more than one sector)
• Applicants must be based in Africa or have projects directly impacting African communities

Whether you’re a young entrepreneur testing a prototype or an established organization seeking partnerships to scale, this program is built to support your journey.

Key Dates to Remember

• Application Deadline: August 22, 2025
• Notification of Selection: August 25, 2025
• Summit & Pitchathon in Abuja: September 3–4, 2025

How to Apply

Interested candidates can submit their applications online through the official registration page. To stand out, ensure your pitch highlights:

• The problem you’re addressing
• Your innovative solution and stage of development
• The impact your innovation has or could have on African communities

The Gender Summit 2025 Innovation Pitchathon is your chance to elevate your solution on a global stage, gain access to influential partners, and receive the support you need to scale impact across Africa.

If you’re working on innovations in nutrition, maternal health, or agriculture, this is the platform you’ve been waiting for. Don’t miss the opportunity—apply before August 22, 2025, and take your innovation to Abuja this September!