FUTA Class of 2023 Hosts Final Year Business Grant Competition Pitching Event

The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) Class of 2023, known as the Conquistadors, organized a physical pitching event for their Final Year Business Grant Competition on Friday, August 30, 2024. This event is part of their end-of-undergraduate program activities and was championed by Secretary General, Akinyemi Samuel.

The competition aims to foster innovation and excellence while providing support to student entrepreneurs. The pitching event showcased various business ideas, with participants presenting their projects to a panel of judges.

“We appreciate our judges and congratulate the selected businesses,” the organizers stated, expressing gratitude for the judges’ contributions and acknowledging the efforts of the participants. The Grand Finale of the competition is scheduled to take place on September 10, 2024.

Sponsored by Emerging Communities Africa, this competition highlights FUTA’s commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial skills and supporting the next generation of business leaders. The event serves as a platform for students to gain valuable experience and receive recognition for their innovative ideas.

The FUTA community eagerly anticipates the Grand Finale, where the top business ideas will be awarded grants to help bring their projects to fruition.