By Gwurld4026 
AIDCA’s Exciting N100M Entrepreneurship Finals Await You
The African Industrial and Development Conference and Awards (AIDCA) is set to host the finals of its Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition (EPC) in Abuja, Nigeria, on July 21st-22nd, 2025. This event will feature the top 100 startups from across Nigeria competing for a substantial prize pool of ₦100 million. Finalists have been selected from over 200 applicants and have participated in a global boot camp to prepare for the competition.
The EPC finals will be a central feature of the Global Entrepreneurship and Investment Summit, also scheduled for July 21st-22nd, 2025, at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. The summit aims to connect innovative entrepreneurs with investors, including private equity firms, venture capitalists, family offices, and angel investors, fostering opportunities for business growth and investment.
Organized by Dotmount Communications, publishers of Pleasures Magazine, and in partnership with SeedsPad Qatar and Keystone Bank, the event is expected to attract significant attention from entrepreneurs and investors alike. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in business-to-business matchmaking sessions, exhibitions, and networking opportunities, all designed to stimulate economic growth and development.
Entrepreneurs interested in participating can submit their pitches through the official AIDCA website. The competition and summit present a unique opportunity for Nigerian startups to gain exposure, secure funding, and expand their business networks on both a national and international scale.