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'1 Billion Pitches' draws 500 entries from 40 nations
The Business Guardian
|November 18, 2024
The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the first and world's largest event of its kind, announced that its "1 Billion Pitches" competition has attracted 500 submissions from 40 countries.
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Projects addressed in these submissions focused mainly on education, advanced technology and innovation, women empowerment, community development, literature, entrepreneurship, healthcare, social media and creative content.
The competition attracted 250 registered startups as well as content creators with groundbreaking ideas, for a chance to pitch their projects live at the Summit's 3rd edition, organised by the New Media Academy from 11 to 13 January 2025 under the theme 'Content for Good'.
The 1B Pitches, which saw over 10,000 visitors to its webpage, offers a unique platform for startups and content creators with groundbreaking ideas, connecting them with leading investors and industry players. Participants have the chance to secure support and funding for their ventures.
This story is from the November 18, 2024 edition of The Business Guardian.
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