IBARAPA BUSINESS SUMMIT 4.0: LANLATE TO HOST PITCH-A-THON AS ENTREPRENEURS TARGET SEED FUNDING

The Ibarapa Business Summit (IBS) 4.0 Pitch-A-Thon has been officially confirmed to hold in Lanlate on April 2nd to 3rd, 2027, as the initiative seeks to create more opportunities for entrepreneurs and local business owners to attract investors, access potential seed funding, and establish strategic business partnerships.

The announcement was made by Adejesubisi Amos Akintola, Convener of the Ibarapa Business Summit, in information made available to Asako Reporters.

According to the announcement, the upcoming edition will build on the successes of previous summits, where participating businesses reportedly benefited from seed grants, investment opportunities, strategic partnerships, and scholarships.

With Lanlate selected to host the fourth edition, the Ibarapa Business Summit is extending its reach and providing a platform for entrepreneurs to present innovative business ideas capable of addressing real-life challenges while contributing to economic growth across Ibarapa.

The IBS 4.0 Pitch-A-Thon is designed to encourage business owners with promising ideas and viable enterprises to present their proposals before investors and judges. Participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their business models, explain the problems their ventures seek to solve, and showcase their potential for growth and sustainability.

Beyond funding opportunities, the initiative is expected to promote entrepreneurship, strengthen business networks, and encourage the development of local enterprises capable of creating jobs and improving livelihoods.

Business owners across Ibarapa are therefore encouraged to begin preparing their business plans, financial projections, and presentations ahead of the event.

Interested entrepreneurs and business owners can register their businesses through the official application form at https://forms.gle/gTt1kqAMstK4hRfh6.

The application deadline is December 10, 2026, and prospective participants are encouraged to register early, as available slots are expected to be highly competitive.