NITDA invites women-led startups to GITEX Nigeria 2025

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has opened applications for female-owned startups to participate in The LaunchPad showcase at GITEX Nigeria 2025, scheduled to take place in Lagos from September 3 to 4.

The initiative is designed to highlight exceptional African women entrepreneurs operating in the technology, creative economy and impact sectors. It offers participants the opportunity to present their innovations on one of the continent’s most prominent platforms for digital economy engagement.

According to NITDA, selected founders will receive exhibition space at GITEX Nigeria, tailored Capital Readiness Clinics, and connections to global investors, accelerators and strategic partners. They will also gain international media exposure and access to high-level introductions that aim to advance business growth.

The agency said applicants should be ventures owned by African women, operating in eligible sectors, with a Minimum Viable Product already in place and evidence of market traction. Businesses must also demonstrate a scalable growth pathway and readiness to access catalytic capital and regulatory insight.

NITDA stated that The LaunchPad is part of its ongoing commitment to drive inclusivity and gender representation in the digital economy. It noted that female entrepreneurs often face greater barriers to funding, global market entry and policy influence, and that this programme seeks to address those gaps by linking participants with resources and networks that can accelerate their growth.

The LaunchPad segment will provide a dedicated platform for showcasing women-led innovations to potential partners and clients on a global stage.

Applications are now open and can be submitted through the official portal at alami.capital/launchpad/. The deadline for entries has not been announced yet.