Studentpreneur
Summit 2026
The Business of Student Entrepreneurship: Marketing, Sales & Money.
1,000–2,500 STUDENTS · TI FRANCIS AUDITORIUM HALL · ALL LEVELS
Every colony runs on three things.
Marketing
Get found. Attract the right customers and make people care about what you build.
Sales
Turn attention into revenue. Close, follow up, and actually get paid.
Money
Manage and grow business income: pricing, margins, and reinvesting to scale.
Three Pillars, two events.
Startup Incubation
A 6-week online program covering business development and financial understanding for early-stage student ventures.
Pitch & Grant Opportunity
Present your business idea to a panel of judges. Selected participants receive financial support to fuel their ventures.
Main Summit Day
A full day of guest speakers, panel discussions, and the pitch competition finals, the whole ecosystem in one room.
Entrepreneurs Awards Night
Recognition of outstanding student entrepreneurs through the Nigerian Students Entrepreneurship Awards (NISEA). See the awards night →
Every kind of student builder.
Have an idea
You don't know where to start. Get the tools, mentors, and peers to turn an idea into a real venture.
Already running a venture
You're in business but need growth, funding, and visibility. The Summit accelerates what you've started.
Problem-solver
You build solutions others ignore. Connect with resources and co-founders to bring ideas to life.
The details.
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How much is a ticket?
Early-bird ₦1,000 (regular ₦2,000).
Do I have to join the incubation to attend the summit?
No. The 6-week incubation is optional and separate. Anyone can attend Summit Day with a ticket.
What level of student can attend?
All levels and all departments are welcome, from freshers to finalists and graduates.
Can I pitch for the grant?
Yes. The pitch & grant track runs through the incubation; selected participants pitch at the summit for a share of the ₦1M+ pool.