The Entrepreneurship and Skills Development Centre (ESDC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) in partnership with the Oladele Fajemirokun Foundation (OFF) is thrilled to announce the return of the Business Innovation & Talent Expression (BITE), now in its third (3rd) edition!
This is not your regular competition! BITE 3.0 is a launchpad for tomorrow’s innovators, creators, and change-makers.
So dear UNILAG students, be you in your undergraduate (Regular/DLI/ICE), Masters, or PhD studies, so long you’ve got a brilliant business idea or a budding start-up, this is your moment to shine!
Need More Reasons To Apply for BITE 3.0?
In this 3rd edition, about 200 outstanding business ideas/start-ups will gain access to:
- Free registration and incorporation of their businesses
- Free holistic Intellectual Property (IP) support, including patenting, trade name, and trade-mark protection
- Interest-free seed loans of up to ₦2,000,000 (courtesy of the Bank of Industry)
- Expert mentorship and coaching
- Free entry into the prestigious BOI-UNILAG Hub
Grand Prizes to Watch Out For?
1st BITE: ₦2,000,000
2nd BITE: ₦1,200,000
3rd BITE: ₦750,000
Mark the Following Key Dates in Your Calendar NOW:
- Applications Open:Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Deadline for Submission:Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Announcement of Successful Applicants:Saturday, May 31, 2025
- Compulsory Training for Applicants:1st – 5th June, 2025
- 1stLevel Pitching: 16th – 20th June, 2025
- 2ndLevel Pitching: Monday, June 30 – Friday, July 4, 2025
- Grand Finale:Friday, July 11, 2025
How to Apply for BITE 3.0?
It’s simple! Just fill out this application form —-> https://bit.ly/BITE3-ESDC
For more information, visit the ESDC Office located behind the Creative Arts Department, in the Faculty of Social Sciences premises, University of Lagos.
Are you still sitting on the fence with that gold mine in you? Well guess what? Time is of the essence!
Apply today and don’t miss this incredible opportunity to turn your ideas into impactful ventures.
