A powerful new wave of entrepreneurial transformation is coming to Nigeria as the Global Impact Business Community (GIBC) opens applications for its flagship Impact Conference 2025, set to take place from November 28 to 30, 2025, in Lagos.
Backed by Trade Lenda, the initiative isn’t just another business summit — it’s a nationwide movement to bridge the funding and knowledge gap that holds back thousands of promising entrepreneurs. GIBC’s ambitious plan aims to unlock ₦15 billion in funding and extend capacity-building support to over 10,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a special focus on women and youth-led ventures.
Turning Potential into Prosperity
For Benjamen Oladokun, GIBC’s lead, the mission goes beyond finance. He describes it as a direct response to the “alarming underutilization of Nigeria’s entrepreneurial potential”. The goal, he says, is to cultivate an ecosystem where small businesses can learn, connect, and access capital while building resilience for long-term growth.
In the same spirit, Adeshina Adewumi, CEO of Trade Lenda, calls the Impact Conference “a movement to unlock Nigeria’s entrepreneurial potential.” He emphasized that the ₦15 billion funding pool will be deployed through structured cohorts, ensuring that thousands of entrepreneurs get practical, hands-on support to scale their ventures sustainably.
What Participants Stand to Gain
Entrepreneurs who join the Impact Conference will step into a three-day experience designed to transform ideas into impact. Attendees will benefit from:
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Multiple funding channels across key growth sectors.
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Targeted capacity-building workshops led by experts and industry leaders.
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Exposure to investors, mentors, and global business partners.
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Live pitching opportunities before potential funders and accelerators.
Who Can Apply
The call for applications is open to:
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Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in fields such as retail, agriculture, services, and manufacturing.
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Innovative startups with scalable, high-impact ideas.
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Entrepreneurs demonstrating clear vision and growth potential.
Both registered and unregistered businesses are eligible, ensuring inclusivity for emerging founders at every stage of their journey.
Application Process
Interested applicants must submit their entries by Friday, November 7, 2025. To participate, entrepreneurs are required to:
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Create an account on the Trade Lenda App (available on Google Play, iOS App Store, or via their website).
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Complete and submit the online application.
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Prepare supporting documents for the verification and due diligence process.
A Platform Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Beyond funding, the Impact Conference 2025 will serve as a hub for networking, mentorship, and investor linkages, bringing together visionaries, innovators, and changemakers who believe in the power of business to drive social progress.
Through GIBC’s initiative, Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is poised to experience a new era — one where ambition meets access, and innovation becomes the foundation for inclusive growth.
