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SwitchCon 2023 Battlefield Competition for Nigerian Students (Win 2 million)
Are you ready to create innovative solutions to address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Africa? Then SwitchCon Battlefield 2023 is the competition for you! SwitchCon Battlefield is an exciting competition for students that showcases their innovative ideas and entrepreneurial skills. It is a platform that encourages creativity and problem-solving among students.
Participants compete for a chance to win various prizes and funding opportunities to bring their ideas to life. The conference features the top 10 finalists who get the chance to pitch their ideas, making it an intense and engaging experience for both the participants and the audience.
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About SwitchCon
We recognize the abundance of talented and ambitious students across Africa who are developing innovative tech solutions. However, these students often lack a platform to showcase their work and connect with others in the industry.
That's why we launched SwitchCon - to celebrate and empower the next generation of tech leaders in Africa. Our goal is to provide a space for students to showcase their ideas, learn from experts in the field, and connect with potential employers and mentors who can help them bring their solutions to life.
Join us as we bridge the gap between the current st... read more

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SwitchCon Battlefield Competition
- Type
College School
- OrganisationSwitchCon
- Country to study
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- School to study
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- Course to study
Not specified
- State of Origin
- Gender
Men and Women
- Application Deadline
June 17, 2023
Aim and Benefits of SwitchCon Battlefield Competition
- The winning team will receive ?2 million + business support and other prizes.
- The second and third runners-up will also receive ?500,000+ business support and ?200,000 + business support respectively.
- Access to mentorship throughout the development phase
- Opportunity to showcase the idea to top industry leaders and potential investors
- Exposure to a large audience of students, professionals, and potential customers
- Chance to network with other like-minded individuals and potential collaborators
- Opportunity to gain valuable feedback and insights from the judges and audience to refine the idea
Requirements for SwitchCon Battlefield Competition Qualification
- Applicants must either be a current student of a Nigerian tertiary institution or a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
- Applicants must have a technology-focused business idea or solution that addresses one of the sustainable development goals.
- Applicants must have a viable and scalable business model.
- Applicants must be available to attend the SwitchCon conference in person.
Interview date, Process and Venue for SwitchCon Battlefield Competition
Pitching
- Stage One: Teams will be required to submit a proposal of their solution on our official website.
- Stage Two: The top 30 teams will be shortlisted and required to submit a 60 secs video and a pitch deck. All team members must appear in the video.
- Stage Three: The top 20 teams will be shortlisted and required to develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) of their solution, which will be shared with our team at a stipulated time.
Selection Criteria
- The top 10 finalists will be selected based on the viability, potential impact, and scalability of their idea, as well as the overall quality of their pitch presentation.
Application Deadline
June 17, 2023
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
SwitchCon on docs.google.com to apply
Form a team of 4 students and join the competition for the ultimate tech Showdown, where you will get a chance to pitch your SDG solutions at the SwitchCon conference.
For more details,visit SwitchCon website
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