Are you a small or medium-scale business owner in Nigeria looking to scale your business through digital transformation, expert mentorship, and financial support? If yes, then the Pivot Challenge for MSMEs might be your breakthrough opportunity.
This initiative is designed to empower Nigerian MSMEs with Digital Skills, funding, hands-on training, business support, and access to premium digital tools that can pivot your business to the next level in a fast-evolving tech-driven market.
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About Pivot Challenge
The Pivot Challenge is a national capacity-building and funding program aimed at identifying and supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that are ready to embrace digital transformation for growth and sustainability.
By joining this challenge, selected businesses will benefit from a comprehensive support ecosystem that includes:
- Entrepreneurial training,
- Digital business tools,
- Mentorship from industry experts,
- Business development support, and
- Access to funding opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Pivot Challenge, applicants must:
- Be founders or co-founders of a registered MSME in Nigeria.
- Operate an existing business that has been running for at least 6 months.
- Be committed to integrating digital tools and systems to improve business operations.
- Be available to attend virtual and in-person trainingsessions as scheduled by the organizers.
- Have access to a smartphone or computer with internet connectivity for remote training and digital engagement.
Selection Criteria
Candidates will be selected based on the following:
- Clarity of business goals and potential for digital growth.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to MSMEs Digital Skills tools.
- Business innovation and scalability.
- Feasibility of the proposed business improvement strategy.
- Active participation and engagement during the selection process.
Each application will undergo a screening process including document verification and possibly a brief virtual interview.
Key Benefits of the Pivot Challenge
This program offers an incredible range of business-boosting resources:
Free Subscription to Digital Business Tools
Media Visibility and Market Access
Equity Free Funding
Also Read: Apply Now: DBN Entrepreneurship (DBNETP) Training Programme 2025
Key Date
Applicants Shortlisted
August 14th, 2025
Bootcamp (6-week virtual session)
August 18th, 2025
Bootcamp (1 week in-person session)
September 29th, 2025
How to Apply for the Pivot Challenge
Application is now open! Follow the steps below to get started:
Go to the official application link HERE to begin the process.
Provide essential information about your business, including name, CAC registration number, sector, operational years, and team size.
You’ll be required to share details about how your business plans to leverage MSMEs Digital Skills to scale operations.
Applications close soon, so don’t delay! Early submissions often get more attention during shortlisting.
Application Deadline
13th August 2025
