"The Hustle. The Heat. The Rise."
A major 1-Month Entrepreneurship Competition & Festival developed in partnership with the Lagos State Government to discover, fund, celebrate, and empower ambitious founders across Lagos Mainland and Lagos Island.
Awarded to the ultimate champion of the Grand Finale
40 standout entrepreneurs win ₦1,000,000 each
Delegates attending the Entrepreneurship Convention
Channels TV, TVC, Hip TV & Africa Magic nationwide
Unlike traditional reality shows that sequester founders for months in an isolated house, Colossus of Lagos is an intensive one-month entrepreneurial platform structured so active founders can accelerate their ventures without shutting down daily business operations.
The call for applications is open for exactly 2 weeks. Late entries cannot be entertained due to rapid broadcast screening.
Stage attendance is milestone-based. Founders maintain direct control and operational leadership of their existing companies.
30 days packed with masterclasses, live televised pitches, corporate networking, and ₦70M+ distributed in catalytic prizes.
Online application intake across Lagos State. Business verification, concept review, and shortlisting for regional pitch rounds.
In-person pitch sessions on Lagos Mainland and Lagos Island covering 5 major zones. Filmed for national TV broadcast.
1,000+ delegates gather for summit keynotes, masterclasses, executive panels, and business exhibition in Lagos.
Rigorous training academy. 40 standout entrepreneurs each win ₦1,000,000 cash seed grants to inject directly into their operations.
Exclusive high-level boardroom gala. Top 20 finalists pitch directly to private equity investors, VCs, and angel syndicates.
Nationally televised grand championship. One visionary winner emerges as the Colossus of Lagos, taking home ₦30,000,000.
Shortlisted applicants will pitch their ventures live in front of our grand jury panel. Sessions are filmed for national television across Nigeria's leading networks.
Present your business vision, problem addressed, product/service solution, target customer base, and revenue model without interruption.
Field rigorous questions from experienced investors and corporate titans regarding your financials, unit economics, and operational risks.
Receive direct feedback on your business viability. Qualifying entrepreneurs proceed to the Top 100 Bootcamp stage.
Originality of approach, proprietary value, or unique disruption in solving daily Lagos challenges.
Proof of paying customers, clear pricing architecture, and demonstrable path to recurring cash flow.
Capacity to grow across Lagos LGAs/LCDAs and create tangible direct employment for local youth.
Tenacity, deep domain passion, coachability, leadership presence, and poise under TV scrutiny.
NIN Slip, Voter's Card, Driver's License, or International Passport.
LASRRA card, Lagos utility bill, or Lagos business registration proof.
Physical product prototype, samples, or digital deck on a clean USB flash drive.
Printed or digital registration confirmation with assigned reference ID.
Covering the historic 5 IBILE administrative divisions of Lagos State to ensure founders from every district have direct, equitable access to audition.
Zone 1
CBD & Maritime Trade
Centred on commerce, financial tech, maritime services, and urban consumer retail.
Zone 2
State Capital & Tech
Mainland commercial engine, software innovation, electronics, and corporate services.
Zone 3
Industrial & Manufacturing
Light manufacturing, logistics corridor, consumer goods, and rapid urban growth.
Zone 4
Coastal Economy & Tourism
Cross-border trade, eco-tourism, cultural heritage, and blue economy ventures.
Zone 5
Agro-Tech & Free Zone
Agribusiness processing, aquaculture, green energy, and industrial free trade corridors.
To participate in the Colossus of Lagos, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Must be a Lagos-based entrepreneur with proof of residence in Lagos. Your business must be situated in Lagos.
Must be between 20 and 40 years of age. Open to both graduates and undergraduates of Higher Institutions of Learning.
Must be in excellent physical and mental health to actively withstand and excel in the accelerator bootcamp and pitch presentations.
Must be willing and available to commit fully to all scheduled auditions, convention, bootcamp accelerator sessions, and pitch evaluations.
Must be willing and able to cover your travel and personal logistics to and from official filming venues and production locations across Lagos.
Must demonstrate strong entrepreneurial character, high ethical standards, and readiness to compete constructively.
Must be willing and able to network, collaborate, and engage respectfully with fellow entrepreneurs, judges, and mentors throughout the festival.
Neither you nor any of your immediate family members should be an employee, producer, director or agent of Bravopoints International Ltd and other sponsors of the show.
Colossus of Lagos is looking for innovative, commercially viable, and scalable business ideas that are sustainable and have the potential to create real economic and social impact within Lagos.
Creative solutions to real problems
Clear path to revenue and profit
Potential to grow beyond initial concept
Long-term economic and social impact
Complete the online registration form with your business profile and growth vision.
Pitch before expert judges in Lagos Mainland and Island .
Join 1,000+ delegates and corporate mentors for summit sessions and capacity building.
Accelerator programme where 40 standout entrepreneurs win ₦1,000,000 cash grants each (₦40M total).
Exclusive boardroom gala pitching directly to angel syndicates, VCs, and institutional partners.
Televised live nationwide; one visionary founder is crowned with the ₦30M grand equity-free cash prize!
Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment
Colossus of Lagos is developed in strategic partnership with the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment to identify, support, and scale high-potential entrepreneurs who will drive job creation, innovation, and economic prosperity across the state.
Catalyzing enterprise development and accelerating youth self-reliance across Lagos State.
Connecting verified emerging business titans with public and private ecosystem resources.
Contestants receive unprecedented nationwide visibility across Nigeria's most influential television networks.
Saturdays Prime Slot
DStv Ch. 154 (Sundays)
Youth & Creative Audience
Saturdays Prime Show
Executive Producers
Producers of Africa's most consistent entrepreneurial reality show, The Next Titan Nigeria (11+ consecutive seasons). Awarded "Global Most Innovative Entrepreneurship Company" by World Quality Day & Chartered Institute of Quality UK.
With over a decade of producing tier-1 business competitions across Africa, Bravopoints International brings institutional rigor, national credibility, and corporate trust to the Colossus of Lagos.
Trusted by Central Bank of Nigeria, MTN, First Bank, Zenith Bank, Shell, and leading corporate sponsors.
The next colossus of Lagos could be you. Register now and begin your journey.
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