Startup Pitch to the Panel of Judges (Day 1)

Startup Pitch to the Panel of Judges: a simultaneous programme with 20 judges (Day 1). Coordinator: Patrick Nwafor, Founder, Socialight 3:00–3:05 PM · Opening Brief & Pitch Guidelines Welcome, introduction of judges, pitching format, assessment criteria, timing, rules, and expected outcomes. 3:05–3:35 PM · Pitch Session 1: 3 Sets (10 min each) Selected startups pitch before the Screening Judges, followed by judges’ questions and assessment. 3:35–3:45 PM · Networking / Refreshment Break Short break and transition. 3:45–4:15 PM · Pitch Session 2: 3 Sets (10 min each) Second round of startup pitches, judges’ questions, and assessment. 4:15–4:25 PM · Networking / Refreshment Break Short break and transition. 4:25–4:55 PM · Pitch Session 3: 3 Sets (10 min each) Third round of startup pitches, judges’ questions, and assessment. 4:55–5:00 PM · Judges’ Deliberation, Startup Networking, Daily Wrap-Up & Announcements Judges consolidate assessments while founders connect and network.