Obichi PitchLab Program 2025
Job Description
Obichi PitchLab Program 2025
Obichi PitchLab is a pan-African innovation platform that transforms student and graduate research projects into thriving ventures.
By becoming an Obichi Scholar, you gain access to world-class mentorship, financial and technical support, and a powerful network of innovators.
Upon completing the program, you graduate as a PitchLab Fellow, joining a continental community of founders shaping Africa’s future.
Whether you are a final-year student, a recent graduate, or a young researcher, PitchLab is your launchpad into entrepreneurship.
Summary of the Obichi PitchLab Program 2025
- Type: Training
- Sponsor: Obichi PitchLab
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Duration: 2 months
- Benefits: Receive a Catalyst Grant of $200–$400, Visibility & Recognition, Mentorship and Networking… among others
- Deadline: September 30, 2025
Criterias for the Obichi PitchLab Program 2025
- You can apply if you are:
- A Final-year Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD student (any discipline).
- A recent graduate (≤ 2 years post-graduation).
- Working on a research project with commercialization potential.
- Able to secure consent from your supervisor (if currently in school).
Benefits of Participating in the Obichi PitchLab Program 2025
Through an intensive 2-month fellowship, selected outstanding students and graduates across Africa become Obichi Scholars.
During this period, they:
- Receive a Catalyst Grant ($200–$400 depending on degree level).
- Access over $5,000 worth of structured support (mentorship, prototyping, IP, publication, business registration, commercialization training).
- Refine their ideas with the help of mentors, experts, and peers.
- Showcase their ventures at a high-profile Pitch Day.
Graduates earn the lifelong distinction of being both Obichi Scholars and PitchLab Fellows, joining a continental network of innovators shaping Africa’s future
- Mentorship from Industry Experts
- Networking Opportunities
- Visibility & Recognition
Deadline: September 30, 2025