The WIMBIZ Impact Investment Competition is a nationwide business plan competition for young Nigerian women who are running start-up businesses focused on closing the energy access gap using clean energy.

To celebrate the WIMBIZ 21st Annual Conference, this year’s competition will equip 3 female-owned start-up entrepreneurs with the necessary support from All On, an energy impact investment company, to ensure their business success and sustainability.

Eligibility Criteria:

• • The competition is open to female start-up entrepreneurs between the ages of 21-30, who must meet the following criteria: Have clearly defined business goals and objectives
  • Proven business sustainability, scalability/traction, and profitability.
  • Positive impact on society, with a focus on closing the energy access gap in Nigeria
  • Business must be in the start-up phase or not be more than 24 months old
  • CEO/Founder must be a citizen of Nigeria
  • Business must be situated in Nigeria and must be limited liability companies.

Benefits

• • The top 3 finalists will be awarded cash prizes.
    • 1st Prize: N2,000,000
    • 2nd Prize: N1,000,000
    • 3rd Prize: N700,000
  • The top 5 applicants will be granted sponsorship to attend the WIMBIZ 21st Annual Conference.
  • Awards will be presented to the top 3 winners during the WIMBIZ 21st Annual Conference.

Application Deadline: October 18, 2022.

Application Process

Interested applicants should fill out the online application by clicking HERE

Create your business plan with the accompanying financial statements and send it to wimcap@wimbiz.org with your name and title of the award as the subject e.g. Ope Shuaib Impact Investment Competition 2022 (The entire document, including financial projections, should not exceed 7 pages).

Author: whewowin