[2] SME 100 Africa hosts the annual 25Under25 Awards and Lagos Small Business Summit.

[3][4] At SME100 Africa, innovations by young entrepreneurs are supported through advice, mentorship and funding through series of workshops, events and skill development programs.

[7] The 25Under25 Awards by SME100 Africa is designed to recognize and celebrate young entrepreneurs for scaling their innovations and achieving growth, cooperation and investment readiness.

[8] The programme is being implemented in Nigeria annually for individuals under the age of 25. Notable Honorees of the award include DJ Cuppy, Tobi Bakre, Gloria Oloruntobi, Joeboy, Rema (musician), Young John, Yasmin Belo-Osagie amongst others.

[12][13][14] The winner of the pitch competition receives a combined funding of up to one million naira, and will be supported by SME100 Africa.