JumpShot 2.0 brought together African entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders at UM6P Benguerir around the intersection of sports, leadership, and venture creation.
The program culminated in the NBPA-UM6P Innovation Challenge, where six finalist startups presented their solutions and competed for funding and resources.
The Grand Prize Awards were presented to Famasi ($50,000), Helton Traders Limited ($40,000), PressPayNG ($30,000), West African Feeds ($20,000), and Ribara and Nakuru Tubers ($10,000 each). Famasi's Ms. Rafiat Adeola Ayoola also received the Players' Choice Award ($10,000).
The initiative was developed through a collaboration with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) and UM6P Global Hubs - United States. A delegation of 32 NBA players and guests joined the ecosystem, creating new connections between African founders and the United States venture landscape.