SouthEast Business Growth Fund

The SouthEast Business Growth Fund is an initiative of the Ike-Elechi Ogba Foundation created to empower young entrepreneurs in Southeast Nigeria with the funding, visibility, and support they need to grow.

Applications are now closed, and the Top 10 finalists have been selected. These outstanding entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses live at the SouthEast Business Growth Conference 2025, holding on May 22 at Ryan Hotel, Abakaliki.

Five winners will each receive a ₦500,000 grant and a curated business growth toolkit.

The live pitch event will take place in front of a panel of expert judges and an audience of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and stakeholders from across the region.

This event also features:

• Panel sessions with successful founders and ecosystem leaders

• A business clinic powered by key government agencies

• Networking opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs and investors

Interested in attending? Register for free at bit.ly/SEBizGrowthCon – limited seats available.