KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator in Nigeria 2022

The second annual KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator competition will recognize Africa's leading tech Innovators and future tech titans. 

At KPMG Private Enterprise we understand the impact that technology trailblazers like you are having on the world. Whether yours is a pure technology company or you're tech-enabled. tech-led or tech-driven. we want to hear from you.

We're Inviting you to compete with technology entrepreneurs across Africa, and in 21 other countries in most major regions of the world. You'll pitch your innovations and present your growth ambitions to a panel of industry experts.

Wherever you are in your business lifecycle - from early-stage growth to getting ready to accelerate your expansion - our aim is to help you achieve your ambition and take your business 10 the next level.

About Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG)

KPMG is a global network of independent professional services firms with deep expertise in the provision of audit, tax and advisory services to clients in various industries and sectors of the economy. The Firm is well represented in Nigeria and across the African continent, with the objective of providing exceptional and quality services to multinational, regional and local clients and to enhance the product offerings in certain previously under-serviced markets. We are a team of outstanding professionals with diverse backgrounds, varied experience and probing minds. We always strive to w...&... read more

KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator in Nigeria

Aim and Benefits of KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator in Nigeria

Finalists will receive an unrivalled platform to profile your business

• Exposure: pitch your innovations and present your growth ambitions. Winning companies will be featured in KPMG’s “Winners Report”, media profiles and at Web Summit 2022

• Recognition: profile your business throughout the competition, leveraging KPMG channels and both local and global media.

• Networking: connect with like-minded peers, key industry experts and influencers both locally and globally.

Requirements for KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator in Nigeria Qualification

To be eligible for the competition, you must:

• Be a registered company in Africa where the African final is being held

• Have been actively operating for 5 years or less (in the current form)

• Generate revenue between US $1 million and $15 million; or have raised at least US $500,000 in equity

• Be either a pure technology or a tech-enabled, tech-driven or tech-led business

• Not be majority owned by a large corporate

• Conduct all pitches in English

• Be available to pitch at a country or regional semi-final event in the timeline outlined by the country of origin (if applicable)

• Available to pitch virtually at a country or regional final event in the timeline outlined by the country of origin

• If selected as a finalist, be available to pitch at the global final at Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal in November 2022

Application Deadline

How to Apply

If you’d like to apply for the local country competitions, here’s what we’ll need:

• Company details (name, address, company registration number, contact details)

• CEO, founder and management team details

• A brief description of the company, business model, any media coverage and proprietary technology (maximum of 200 words)

• Details on funding raised to date, 2021 revenue figures and projections for 2022

• A high-resolution image of your company logo

For more details, visit KPMG website.