Tony Elumelu Foundation Calls For Application for 2012 Nigeria50 (Fast Growth 50)

The Tony Elumelu Foundation, Allworld Network and Professor Michael Potter of Harvard Business School are searching for Nigeria's top 50 most promising non-listed companies led by the country's most dynamic entrepreneurs.

The winning companies will be ranked according to their revenue growth/turn-over growth between 2009 and 2011. Companies make the Nigeria50 based on high quality performance and top-line revenue
growth, with the fastest growing company achieving the #1 spot. Younger companies established after 2009 can qualify as Start-Ups to Watch using the same application.

Are you one of Nigeria's fastest growing Companies?

Apply for a chance to be a part of the "Nigeria 50" and place your company on the world map. Gain global visibility, credibility, capital and opportunity.

Benefits

• You will have access to our pool of management associates under the Tony Elumelu Foundation's African Market Internship Program (AMIP).
• Graduate associates from a leading global business schools  will work closely with you to strenghten and grow your business innovatively.
• Gain local and international media attention, drawing new customers, investors, and talent.
• Attend the exclusive AllWorld Summit@Harvard and events in your country and region.
• Build business relationships with leading fast growing companies around the world.
• Gain state of the art ideas and access to world famous academics, investors and
• entrepreneurs.
• Expand into new markets with AllWorld partners and Entrepreneurs.

Eligibility Criteria

• Have a three-year operating history with revenues/turnover of at least 80,000,000 Naira ($500,000 USD) in 2011.
• Smaller and younger companies can qualify as Start Ups to Watch using the same application.
• Be an independent, private, non listed, for-profit, corporation or partnership, or proprietorship. The company can be an independently incorporated entity owned by a holding company1.
• Have its primary location in Nigeria to the ranking, but the company can be legally incorporated elsewhere.
• The company can be invested in locally or internationally, but must not be 51% or more owned by a publicly traded company or by a government of any country.
• Must NOT be a non-profit, holding company, franchise, auto dealership, bank or utility company.
• Private companies established by any government are NOT eligible. Private companies owned 51% or more by a public company or 51% or more by local government are also NOT eligible.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2012

Method of Application

1.) First, download a PDF copy of the application here to collect your information. The on-line application takes about 20 minutes to complete once you have your information ready.

2.) Using the link below. Make sure to save the application if you do not have time to complete the process.

3.) Submit a copy of your audited financial statements. Send your supporting documents to [email protected]. All information will be kept strictly confidential and a full confidentiality statement is on the application.

Click Here To Apply Online

For More information Visit www.tonyelumelufoundation.org or AllWord Live