Build. Sell.Grow. Win.
Join BizFest — Nigeria's business growth festival for sellers ready to go online. Build on Bizgrid, compete on growth, and win from a ₦6,000,000 prize pool.
₦6,000,000 prize pool
Powered by Bizgrid
Who is BizFest for?
Already selling on WhatsApp, Instagram, or in person — but don't have a proper online store yet? That's your seat at BizFest.
- Fashion brands
- Beauty & cosmetics
- Food businesses
- Electronics
- Home & lifestyle
- WhatsApp sellers
- Instagram shops
- Small retailers
- Service businesses
About BizFest
A growth festival for sellers going online
BizFest helps Nigerian small businesses that already sell — on WhatsApp, Instagram, or in person — build a proper online store on Bizgrid, grow real sales, and compete for funding. Free to join. Powered by Bizgrid.
Prize pool
₦6,000,000
₦2.5M
Champion
₦1.5M
Runner-up
₦1M
Third
₦100k each
Next 10
To qualify
Simple requirements
- Create a free Bizgrid account and store
- Add at least 5 products and complete your profile
- Publish your store and make your first sale
Registration alone isn't enough — you need an activated store with a real sale.
Partners & sponsors
Backing Nigerian SMEs
BizFest is backed by partners who believe in Nigerian SMEs — funding the festival, amplifying reach, and showcasing brands at the conference & expo.
Founding partners
Sponsors can also book expo booths and exhibition spaces at the conference.
The grand finale
BizFest Conference & Expo
Top 10 businesses pitch live. Keynotes, masterclasses, networking, and a merchant expo — then ₦6,000,000 in prizes. Top 13 merchants win.
Apply for BizFestFree to join · No card required