Apply for the Next Big Idea Pitch Competition
Have a brilliant idea that could transform Sierra Leone and beyond? Your idea could be the Next Big Idea!
Apply now. You can enter multiple competitions, but only one idea per competition.
Women and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
Support the Next Big Idea pool
Pool-based funding
Contributions support the broader innovation pool. Featured ideas are promising innovations — not direct funding targets.
… Raised
of SLE 250M Target
What Your Contribution Supports
Your support helps us build a strong innovation ecosystem across Sierra Leone.
Startup Funding
Provide seed funding and grants to help entrepreneurs launch and grow.
Women-led Innovation
Empowering women entrepreneurs and closing the gender gap in innovation.
Green & Circular Economy
Supporting climate solutions, recycling initiatives and clean technologies.
Youth Entrepreneurship
Training, mentorship and business development for young innovators.
Prototype Development
Helping innovators build prototypes and bring solutions to life.
Digital Skills & Technology
Building digital capabilities for the next generation of innovators.
Featured Innovators
Promising innovations that could become the Next Big Idea at any time. Explore their stories — contributions are made to the pool, not to individual ideas.
SLE 2,500,000+
Total Raised
120+
Entrepreneurs Supported
16
Districts Reached
45+
Women-led Startups
Built for every kind of contributor
Individuals
Contribute to the innovation pool from Le 50. Follow platform-wide progress and see how funding creates impact.
Organizations & businesses
Sponsor the Next Big Idea pool, fund a sector, or match community contributions as part of your CSR commitment.
Government & institutions
Channel grant or development funding with full visibility into disbursement and outcomes across verified ventures.
Together, We Can Build Sierra Leone’s Innovation Future
Have an idea worth sharing? Submit it here - no account needed, and vetting isn’t required. You’ll get a tracking ID to follow its review.