Obichi Pitchlab Final Year to Founder Program 2025 (FUNDED)

The Young Innovation Leaders Fellowship, in partnership with The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment - the Commercial Law Department and the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, is launching a groundbreaking program called Obichi PitchLab. Obichi PitchLab transforms student and graduate research projects into thriving market ventures—bridging the gap between academia and the marketplace.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
2. Value: Monthly Catalyst Grant ($100 for Bachelor’s, $150 for Master’s, $200 for PhD) + Support package worth $5,000+
3. Study Level: Bachelor’s (Final-Year), Master’s, PhD, Recent Graduates
4. Sponsor: Obichi Pitchlab (in partnership with YIL Fellowship, FMITI, and AUST Abuja)
5. Eligible Country: Africa (open to all disciplines)

Eligibility Criteria for Obichi Pitchlab Final Year to Founder Program 2025 (FUNDED)

1. Final-year Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD students in any discipline.
2. Recent graduates (within 2 years post-graduation).
3. Must be working on a research project with commercialization potential.
4. Application is completely free—no fees required.

Benefits of Obichi Pitchlab Final Year to Founder Program 2025 (FUNDED)

1. Catalytic Grant: Monthly financial support—$100 (Bachelor’s), $150 (Master’s), $200 (PhD)

Each Obichi Scholar receives a comprehensive support package

valued at over $5,000, including:

1. Catalyst Grant
2. Expert Mentorship
3. Prototyping Support
4. IP Protection Guidance
5. Publication Support
6. Business Registration & Legal Setup
7. Commercialization & Investor Readiness Training
8. Total estimated value per participant: $5,000+

How to Apply

Step 1: Check Eligibility: Final-year student or recent graduate (≤2 years), with a project that can be commercialized.

Step 2: Prepare Materials: Concept note, short CV/LinkedIn, and (for students) supervisor consent.

Step 3: Fill the Online Form: Provide your project summary, team info, and upload documents.

Step 4: Get Shortlisted: Top applicants will be invited to the next stage of the application.

Step 5: Join the Cohort: Successful candidates sign the training agreement, complete onboarding, and begin the program.

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Application Deadline

30 September, 2025

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