Solve Africa's problems win real funding.
Keep 100% equity — we invest in your future.
LaunchPad exposes SSS3 students to a world where they find practical solutions to African problems with access to real funding, real mentorship, and real support. All prizes are business grants — not loans.
Ideas Rising → Solutions Launching → Africa Transforming
LaunchPad 2026: The Final Pilot Before We Go National
We've seen the need. We've tested the model. Now we're refining it to create a blueprint that can work across all 36 states of Nigeria.
2025
First pilot — 2 schools
2026
Final pilot — 100+ schools
2027+
National rollout
This isn't just an event. It's the foundation for a national youth entrepreneurship policy — proving that Nigerian students can compete globally when given the right platform.
Your Gateway to
Solving Africa's Problems
LaunchPad is an event that exposes students who just finished their SSS3 exam to a world where they can find practical solutions to African problems.
We give you access to real funding, real mentorship, and real support — not empty promises.
💰 All prizes are BUSINESS GRANTS — not loans, not cash to spend. Money to help you build your business and solve real problems!
By the end, you won't just be a student anymore. You'll be a problem-solver. A builder. A founder.
₦50M+
Projected Budget
0%
Equity Taken
How We Choose the Top 20
We're looking for students who are serious about their ideas and ready to put in the work.
Fill the Application Form
Complete the online application with your details and idea summary. Tell us about yourself and the problem you want to solve.
Submit Your 2-Minute Video
Send a 2-minute video to launchpad@forgeintellitech.com explaining your idea. You can appear on camera talking, OR create an animated/designed video.
Selection Announcement
20 selected students will be contacted by the 1st of June. Check your email and phone — your life is about to change!
Compulsory Training Program
Selected students undergo 1-month intensive online training — 4 hours every Saturday. Learn to develop your idea, plan, strategize, and pitch.
About Your 2-Minute Video
Option 1: Talk to Camera
Record yourself explaining your idea. Show your passion!
Option 2: Animated/Designed
Create an animated video that explains your idea without showing yourself.
📧 Send to: launchpad@forgeintellitech.com
₦13,000,000+ in Business Grants
All prizes are business grants — money to help you build your solution, not cash to spend. Plus 6 months of mentorship for all winners.
1st Place
₦2,000,000
Business Grant+ Brand New Laptop + 6 Months Mentorship
2nd Place
₦1,500,000
Business Grant+ Brand New Laptop + 6 Months Mentorship
3rd Place
₦1,000,000
Business Grant+ Brand New Laptop + 6 Months Mentorship
All Other Finalists
Brand New Laptop
+ ₦200,000 Business Grant
+ 6 Months Post-Event Mentorship
Audience Giveaway!
20 lucky students in the audience will win:
Gift Pack Worth ₦50,000
Who Can Enter?
More Than Just Business Grants
Business Grants
Up to ₦2,000,000 in business grants to kickstart your venture. Real money for real solutions.
Brand New Laptop
All finalists receive a brand new laptop to build their dreams on.
6 Months Mentorship
Post-event guidance from industry experts who've been where you want to go.
Pitch Training
Learn to present your ideas with confidence and clarity that commands attention.
Network Access
Connect with sponsors, investors, and fellow entrepreneurs across Nigeria.
Certificate
Official recognition of your participation in a national entrepreneurship initiative.
From 2025 Participants
LaunchPad changed how I see myself. I went from having ideas to actually knowing how to build a business.
Rotimi Oreoluwa
Fruitful Ville College International, Ibeshe, Ikorodu Lagos
Winner 2025 🏆
The business development training was incredible. Having real entrepreneurs guide us made all the difference.
Ugbonna Obasi
Gladys High School, Ketu, Lagos
Winner 2025 🏆
I never knew I could pitch in front of people. LaunchPad gave me that confidence.
Oluwanifemi Olanipekun
Fruitful Ville College International, Ibeshe, Ikorodu Lagos
Participant 2025 🏆
From 20 Schools to National Impact
LaunchPad 2025
20
Schools invited
11
Students pitched
₦200,000
Total Prizes
LaunchPad 2026
100+
Schools Invited
20
Selected Finalists
₦13M+
Target Business Grants
Calling ALL Lagos Secondary Schools!
Public schools, private schools — we want YOUR students! Help your SSS3 class discover their entrepreneurial spirit.
Invest in Nigeria's Future.
Get Measurable Returns.
Free events attract crowds. But sponsors invest in structured influence and measurable access.
LaunchPad is not a campaign — it's a pipeline to 1,500+ high-potential students, a policy-backed national initiative, and your gateway to Nigeria's next generation of founders.
Sponsorship Tiers
Headline Sponsor
₦15M – ₦20M
Gold Sponsor
₦5M each
Silver Sponsor
₦1M – ₦2M
Institutional Partner
In-kind
Entry-Level Sponsorship
Not ready for a full tier? Support LaunchPad and get VIP access with a table purchase.
Corporate Support
₦500,000
10 seats
For companies wanting brand presence + VIP access
SME Support
₦250,000
6 seats
For small businesses backing the next generation
Individual Supporter
₦50,000
1 seat
For professionals, mentors, and advocates
To reserve an entry-level sponsorship table, send a message to:
admin@forgeintellitech.comReady to Partner?
Fill out the form below and our team will contact you within 48 hours.
Prefer to reach out directly?
For sponsorship inquiries or table reservations, contact:
admin@forgeintellitech.comNigeria's future will be built by
Nigerian problem-solvers.
Whether you're a student with big ideas or an organization that believes in our youth — this is your moment.
₦13,000,000+
In Business Grants
₦50,000,000+
Event Budget
Questions? Email us at launchpad@forgeintellitech.com