Grand Champion
Tomiwa Adeleke
Palmwine On The Go - Culinery
Celebrated · Incubated · Funded.
Good students face the classroom with their knowledge. Great ones face the world with their ideas.
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Grand Finale - 2024
The Ceremony
An electric moment as Nigeria's boldest student entrepreneurs were celebrated on the grandest stage.
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Live Pitching Stage - 2024
The Pitches
Finalists presented to a panel of judges and industry leaders, defending their visions under the lights.
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Winners' Circle - 2024
The Champions
Category winners crowned, cash grants disbursed, and futures launched all in one unforgettable moment.
Award Categories
Six Categories of Excellence
Every student entrepreneur belongs somewhere. Six distinct arenas ensure your idea competes fairly and wins on its own merits.
How It Works
The NISEAwards Journey
A five-phase process designed to identify, develop, validate, and celebrate the most outstanding student entrepreneurs in Nigeria.
Phase 01
May 2026Applications
Submit your application through the official portal with all required personal, academic, and business information.
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Phase 02
June 2026Evaluation
Your application is reviewed via a structured evaluation form. Accuracy, clarity, and completeness are assessed.
Phase 03
June 2026Incubation
Shortlisted applicants access the Enterprise Basics Scholarship — a structured online course. Points awarded by exam and certification upon completion.
Phase 04
July 2026Validation
Approved nominees are listed publicly. Points awarded based on the volume and quality of public votes received.
Phase 05
July 2026Pitch Stage
Category finalists present live pitches to an independent judging panel. Points awarded from judges scoring across predefined criteria.
Phase 06
August 2026Grand Finale
Top finalists from each category pitch at the Grand Finale & Awards Night. Category Winners and Overall Grand Prize Winners are announced.
Alumni Spotlight
Past Winners
Nigeria's inaugural class of NISEA Award champions proving the most transformative businesses are born on campus.
Grand Finale
The Night of Champions
Total Prize Pool
₦1,000,000
Including Cash Grants, Scholarships, Business Support and Media Coverage
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