Startup Training & Pitch

The Career Connect Expo 2025 Startup Training & Pitch Competition is a structured accelerator program designed to equip 10 high-potential startups with the training, mentorship, and investment readiness support they need to scale. After 8 weeks of intensive training, the top 3 startups will pitch their businesses at the main event, competing for cash prizes and investor exposure.

Startup Training & Pitch Application Form

How It Works

Why Apply?

Apply  to elevate your startup through expert mentorship, incubation, funding opportunities, global exposure, and connections with top investors.

Access to world-class mentorship from industry experts and investors.

Gain exposure to top investors, business leaders, and potential partners.

Learn critical business skills to refine and scale your startup.

Win cash prizes and exclusive startup growth opportunities.

Cash Prizes

1st

Place
2,000,000
Additional Benefits
Finalists gain access to one of NITDA's incubation programs, one-on-one mentorship from entrepreneurs and investors, and opportunities to pitch at national and international startup events.

2nd

Place
1,500,000
Additional Benefits
Finalists gain access to one of NITDA's incubation programs, one-on-one mentorship from entrepreneurs and investors, and opportunities to pitch at national and international startup events.

3rd

Place
1,000,000
Additional Benefits
Finalists gain access to one of NITDA's incubation programs, one-on-one mentorship from entrepreneurs and investors, and opportunities to pitch at national and international startup events.

Turn Your Startup Idea into a Scalable Business!

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