Business Plan Competitions
$53,000 awarded to businesses worldwide
The BYU Management Society hosts Business Plan Competitions in different regions around the world. The purpose of these competitions is to:
Promote self-reliance and support existing businesses in the region.
Enable in-country job creation.
Help individuals develop leadership and management skills to lift themselves and their communities.
Upcoming Competitions
West Africa 2025
Ekpenyong Essien
Eksendeal Impart Leather Works
"This recognition is not just a win for me, but a milestone for our business and the impact we aim to create... this award will give us opportunities to expand our production, improve our designs, and create jobs in our community."
Glory Odubenu
Le Gloryzfoodz Ltd
"This grant will help us to establish our brand, improve our services, and continue to deliver great, healthy foods, meaningful experiences, and happy, rewarding connections in our community."
Bosede Osaghae
RISBOS Integrated Farms
"Thanks to BYU Management Society for giving us this huge opportunity to expand, [...] create more jobs and contribute to food security in our community."
Eze Nwangele
Lasalu Limited
"We are so grateful... [T]his opportunity will help us to be able to expand our business."
Melissa Bawun
Melistandard Multi Ventures
"We are here to show appreciation and thank the BYU Management Society for giving us this wonderful opportunity. We will not take it for granted!"
Chidera Ukaegbu
Astute Laundry & Dry-Cleaning
"We must say we are honored... [T]his is a milestone for our business. This is an achievement for our enhancement!"
Nigeria 2024
Ezenwa Okoro
Homie LLP
"This award means a lot to us... [the Business Plan Competition] helped us to dig deep and even get to learn more about our business. With this funding, we will be able to improve our processes. We also will be able to serve our clients better."
Nelson Emoavwodua
Oni's Kitchen
"This recognition and the prize money will significantly support our growth and help us continue to thrive in the industry. This competition has been a fantastic experience for me! It's not just about the prize, but the opportunity I had to connect with the BYU Management Society, to showcase our vision, and to gain valuable insights along the way."
Junisa Rogers
Rising Generation Web-Tech
"This competition has been wonderful. This competition has taught us to know the importance of teamwork and how important it is to set smart goals. It has helped us to be optimistic and to believe in ourselves. Thank you very much!"
Idemudia Christian Uwa
ChemCrystals Edu Tech
"I'm grateful to have participated in the [Business Plan Competition]. It was a considerate environment, it was lovely, and it was very welcoming. I am grateful that we won the prize [...]. As a company, it will help us expand and increase our impact and our reach."
Josephine Abuku
Jojo HAIRthics
"I'm very grateful to the sponsors and organizers of the BYU Management Society Africa Business Plan Competition... [C]oming 5th place is like a dream come true for me! The prize money will go a long way in helping to grow my business and taking it to the next level."