Obichi Pitchlab Final Year to Founder Program 2025

📖 About Obichi Pitchlab Final Year to Founder

The Obichi PitchLab Final Year to Founder Program is a groundbreaking initiative that transforms student and graduate research projects into thriving market ventures—bridging the gap between academia and the marketplace. This program is launched in partnership with:

• The Young Innovation Leaders Fellowship
• The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment - Commercial Law Department
• African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: September 08, 2025
• Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
• Category:
  • Postgraduate
  • Masters
  • PhD
  • Training
  • Bachelors
  • Fully Funded
  • Grants

🎁 Benefits of Obichi Pitchlab Final Year to Founder

Participants of the program receive a comprehensive support package valued at over $5,000, including:

• Catalytic Grant: Monthly financial support:
  • $100 for Bachelor’s students
  • $150 for Master’s students
  • $200 for PhD students
• Expert Mentorship
• Prototyping Support
• IP Protection Guidance
• Publication Support
• Business Registration & Legal Setup
• Commercialization & Investor Readiness Training

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the program, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Education Level:
  • Final-year Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD students in any discipline.
  • Recent graduates (within 2 years post-graduation).
• Project Requirements:
  • Must be working on a research project with commercialization potential.
• Application Fees:
  • Free—no fees required.

📝 Application Process

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Check Eligibility:

   • Final-year student or recent graduate (≤2 years), with a project that can be commercialized.

2. Prepare Materials:

   • Concept note
   • Short CV/LinkedIn profile
   • Supervisor consent (for students)

3. Fill the Online Form:

   • Provide your project summary, team information, and upload required documents.

4. Get Shortlisted:

   • Top applicants will be invited to the next stage of the application process.

5. Join the Cohort:

   • Successful candidates sign the training agreement, complete onboarding, and begin the program.

📆 Application Deadline

• 30 September, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of Obichi Pitchlab Final Year to Founder
• Apply via Online Application Form

For more information, visit the official website or contact the program organizers.

• Catalytic Grant: Monthly financial support—$100 (Bachelor’s), $150 (Master’s), $200 (PhD)
• Each Obichi Scholar receives a comprehensive support package valued at over $5,000, including:
  • Catalyst Grant
  • Expert Mentorship
  • Prototyping Support
  • IP Protection Guidance
  • Publication Support
  • Business Registration & Legal Setup
  • Commercialization & Investor Readiness Training
• Total estimated value per participant: $5,000+