UNILAG ESDC 2025 Business Innovation & Talent Expression (BITE): University of Lagos (UNILAG) Entrepreneurship & Skills Development Centre (ESDC) is now accepting applications from eligible students for its 2025 Business Innovation & Talent Expression (BITE). The deadline for the submission of applications is August 20, 2025.

UNILAG Business Innovation & Talent Expression is calling for applications – BUSINESS INNOVATION & TALENT EXPRESSION is carefully put together in order to drive the vision of creating at least 5,000 Studentpreneurs and future giant captains of industry by the year 2025. This is proudly initiated by the Entrepreneurship & Skills Development Centre (ESDC)-UNILAG to support and brew young Nigerians who are innovative and willing to change the narrative, create jobs, and better the economy of Nigeria.

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UNILAG ESDC 2025 Business Innovation & Talent Expression (BITE).

200 innovative business ideas /start-ups will receive:

Free registration and incorporation of successful businesses
Free patenting, Trade-name and Trade-mark protection (Holistic IP protection)
Up to N2 million zero interest loan (Seed fund from BOI)
Free mentorship and support for successful startups
Free Admission into the BOI-UNILAG

UNILAG BITE Prizes

1ST BITE: N2,000,000
2ND BITE: N1,200,000
3RD BITE: N750,000

How to Apply for UNILAG Business Innovation & Talent Expression

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REGISTRATION OPENS – JULY 19th – 31st 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUCCESSFUL BITE APPLICANTS – MON AUGUST 2nd, 2025
COMPULSORY 1-DAY PREPARATORY TRAINING (Business Model Canvass Training) – WED AUGUST 4th, 2025
FIRST LEVEL PITCHING COMPETITION: – FRI AUGUST 6th – WED AUGUST 11th 2025
GRAND FINALE PITCHING COMPETITION – FRIDAY 20th AUGUST, 2025

Entries will be made online. More information can be sought at the: Entrepreneurship and Skills Development Centre (ESDC), Faculty of Social Sciences Premises, Behind Creative Arts Department. Call Jennifer 07063909510