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NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI) 

Can your startup create ground-breaking, tech-enabled solutions in your industry? If the answer is yes, submit your application to NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI 2.0). Up to US$220,000 to be won in prizes and an all expense paid training programme in Silicon Valley, USA. NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI) is sponsored by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) to bolster innovation in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem, and support homegrown solutions that can drive socio-economic development.  NPI is designed to encourage and support ingenuity within the digital ecosystem and fund early-stage, growth driven solutions, with the aim of driving transformative economic growth, enhancing the nation’s productive capacity, and creating jobs.  The programme is a multi-year commitment by the NSIA to empower budding Nigerian innovators, in a bid to catalyse the rise of the digital economy. The Programme will adopt a four-staged competition at the end of which ten (10) finalists will emerge and win varied prizes. NSIA Prize for Innovation Programme Stages Pre-selection Stage: Innovators submit their applications through the application portal to provide details regarding their digital products/services and business models. Accelerator Stage: The top 100 finalists will participate in a one-month virtual training, followed by an in-person bootcamp for the top 25 finalists. A mini demo day will be held to select the top 10 finalists that will proceed to the demo day. Demo Day: Each of the 10 finalists will be allotted timeslot to present their pitch to the judges. The judging panel will review the submission and rank the winners from 1st to 10th. The event will be attended by a combination of local and foreign technology industry experts and investors. Post Demo Day: The top 10 finalists will participate in an all expense paid, 5-weeks in-person training programme at a top-rated US university in Silicon Valley and also have an opportunity to pitch to angel investors to secure additional funding and obtain global exposure! BONUS: Exclusive chance to secure additional investment and global exposure by pitching to angel investors! Application Requirements 1. One of the founders must be a Nigerian Citizen 2. Applicants must be 18 years or older 3. Applicants must be running Innovative tech-focused or tech-enabled startups 4. The startup should have operated for not less than six months and operating in or within Nigeria 5. The startup should be looking to raise a seed round 6. The startup should have developed a minimum viable product (MVP) 7. Applicants must be willing and able to commit to a 10-week fast-track accelerator programme 8. Only one application is permitted per applicant irrespective of the sector. Subsequent applications will be disqualified. NSIA Prize for Innovation Target Sectors The programme will focus on technology-enabled startups in the following sectors: For more information, click here. Apply here on or before March 3, 2024.

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Entrepreneurship World Cup Pitch Competitions (US $1 million Cash Prizes)

Is your company solving some of the world’s biggest challenges? Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) wants to hear from you. About the Entrepreneurship World Cup Since 2019, The Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) has become one of the biggest and most diverse startup pitch competitions and support programmes of its kind, featuring more than 370,000 entrepreneurs from over 200 countries and territories while offering winners life-changing prizes. EWC has awarded $4 million in cash prizes and $150 million in in-kind prizes and provided opportunities for entrepreneurs to reach the next stage in their company’s journey. Moreover, hundreds of coaching and training hours have been delivered, along with high-value entrepreneurship programmess tailored to all three participating stages in the World Cup. Eligibility Requirements for the Pitch Competition Prizes and Awards of the Entrepreneurship World Cup For more information about this competition, click here. Apply here on or before April 1, 2024. Also Apply: HealthTech Hub Africa Accelerator

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SBN Nourish Nigeria Challenge: NutriPitch 2023

Apply for the SBN Nourish Nigeria Challenge 2023 NutriPitch Competition, presented by GAIN × FATE Foundation’s ScaleUp Lab Agribusiness Program. The Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network (SBN) is hosting the 2023 Edition of SBN’s Annual pitch competition in partnership with FATE Foundation. FATE Foundation is the longest-running enterprise support organization with over 22 years of delivering pre-incubation, incubation, and accelerator programs. The project is a Business Model Research project and is part of a larger program grant of EUR80m focused on six African countries (Benin, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Uganda) The aim of this partnership is to identify innovative business models that are focused on accelerating low-income consumer’s access to nutritious food while being profitable; that is, the approach that can enable a company to capture value (and thus be profitable) while still providing the food at a price the customers are able and willing to pay. In addition, the project will provide technical assistance to entrepreneurs in the nutrition space to strengthen their capacity and develop their business models leveraging on innovation to improve access to nutritious foods in Nigeria. Program Highlights of the SBN Nourish Nigeria Challenge Capacity Building on: Eligibility Requirements for the NutriPitch 2023 You must: Benefits of the SBN Nourish Nigeria Challenge For more information about the the NutriPitch competition, click here. Apply here on or before December 3, 2023.

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HealthTech Hub Africa Accelerator

HealthTech Hub Africa Accelerator (HTHA) is a hybrid pan-African health tech accelerator with a physical co-working space in Kigali, Rwanda. Founded by the Novartis Foundation and supported by the Global Fund and the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, HTHA aims to address these challenges by actively integrating innovations into public health systems through collaboration with key government stakeholders. The accelerator aims to offer entrepreneurs a powerful platform to create sustainable businesses and meaningful health impact. Thematic Areas of the HealthTech Hub Africa Accelerator Benefits of the HealthTech Hub Africa Accelerator For the Growth Startups: For the Scale ups: For all: Eligibility Criteria The Accelerator Program is open to all HealthTech startups with the following mandatory conditions: For growth startups: For scale ups: For more information, click here. Apply here on or before December 11, 2023 Also Apply: CatchLight Global Fellowship for Visual Storytellers ($30,000 Award)

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CatchLight Global Fellowship for Visual Storytellers ($30,000 Award)

The CatchLight Global Fellowship addresses a pressing need in the visual storytelling industry by supporting innovative leaders. Acting as an incubator, it provides financial support in the form of $30,000 grants, fosters personal growth, and develops networking and partnerships. The fellowship awards visual storytellers who are poised to ignite social change through their photography, videography or leadership by leveraging the power of visuals to create impactful  audience engagement and innovative distribution models.  You can apply for the award if you are a: Eligibility Requirements for the CatchLight Global Fellowship Proposals will be assessed on how they employ and strengthen new methods and potential solutions with an eye towards one or more of the following target outcomes: Benefits of the Fellowship Note: A CatchLight Global Fellowship is awarded for life. Fellows are encouraged to share expertise beyond their Fellowship cohort year, and CatchLight hopes that Fellows will offer and seek mentorship within the community throughout their careers.  Application Requirements for the CatchLight Global Fellowship Download: Free msmehub.org budget template Click here for more information about the fellowship. Apply for the CatchLight Fellowship here on or before December 9, 2023.

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Medplus Built to Last N30,000,000 Grant Competition

Stand a chance to win up to ₦30,000,000 in the Medplus Built to Last Grant Competition. About Medplus For three incredible decades, Medplus, now the largest health and beauty retail chain in Nigeria, has revolutionized the pharmacy concept. Medplus is more than a pharmacy! It’s innovative delivery approach empowers the community it serves with knowledge and care as a trusted wellness partner. Founded in 1993 by Joke Bakare, a pharmacist and young mother of two children in her twenties, the dream has been built into an extraordinary legacy of excellence of over 100 stores nationwide and still counting. As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, it aims to give up to ₦30,000,000 to women-led businesses in Nigeria. Eligibility Criteria for the Medplus Built to Last Grant Competition Download: msmehub.org’s Business Plan Sample Click here for more information about the Medplus Built to Last Grant Competition. Apply here on or before November 3, 2023.

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ChangeMakers Seed Funding Contest 

The StartupXs ChangeMakers Seed Funding Contest 2024 is for start-ups and social enterprises who want to create positive change in their community. This year’s competition comes with even more benefits and opportunities, not only for the winner but also for all the participants. All early-stage business innovators, start-ups, and social enterprises are invited to apply. StartupXs supports entrepreneurs through the early stages of business development. The organisation believes that start-ups and social enterprises can play a key role in solving social challenges, not only in their community but globally. Eligibility Requirements for the ChangeMakers Seed Funding Contest Contest Requirements Benefits of the ChangeMakers Seed Funding Contest Click here for more information about the Changemakers Seed Funding Opportunity. Also read the application rules and regulations here. Apply here on or before 31st December 2023. Also apply: Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Entrepreneurship Fellowship

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Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Entrepreneurship Fellowship

The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Entrepreneurship Fellowship gives African students and recent graduates the opportunity to access training, resources, financial support and a network of mentors to develop their entrepreneurial skills and start building their own venture. It is for African students and recent graduates who want to solve pressing problems and bring entrepreneurial ideas to life. The 8-month program develops the exceptional entrepreneurial skillset and mindset of leaders to drive social and financial impact. Application Requirements for the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Entrepreneurship Fellowship Benefits of the Fellowship 1. Best in Class Training: Business bootcamp delivered by Queen’s University faculty and industry leaders who bring decades of combined entrepreneurship and C-Suite experience. You’ll also have access to The Disciplined Entrepreneurship framework, a proven step-by-step framework for scalable startups developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; pitch coaching and mastery; live workshops on marketing, goal setting, and recruiting, and the opportunity to earn micro-credentials on Entrepreneurship awarded by Queen’s University for successful completion the courses. 2. Mentorship and Networking: As a fellow of the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Entrepreneurship Fellowship, you’ll have the opportunity to liaise with mentors and speakers leading innovation and entrepreneurship in North America; access a global network of Queen’s entrepreneurial alumni; join a cohort of thousands of like-minded students and recent grads from across Africa; mentor-matching with industry leaders and entrepreneurs and feedback at important startup milestones. 3. Funding Opportunities: Up to 60 Fellows will be selected in the final phase to receive a stipend of $500 CAD. There will also be opportunities to pitch for prizes of up to $15,000 CAD in the pitch competition at the end of the program and opportunities to travel to the Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre to build lasting connections that will help your further your business venture. Click here for more information about the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Entrepreneurship Fellowship. Apply here on or before December 4, 2023 at midnight.

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SME Growth Lab x Bujeti Digital Accelerator Program

SME Growth Lab Africa, a Digital Accelerator Program committed to supporting Small and Medium Enterprises across Africa, has partnered with Bujeti to bolster the growth and sustainability of SMEs in Africa. SME Growth Lab Africa is for SMEs operating in emerging communities in Africa. The accelerator program helps SMEs get equal access to business training, support, mentorships, and community events. Launched in 2022, the program has helped over 5,000 business owners from 30 African countries improve their operations, increase their revenues, and create jobs. Benefits of the Digital Accelerator Program Application Criteria For more information, click here. Apply here on or before 27th of October 2023.

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GAIN Micro-Grant Funding for Nutritious Businesses

The GAIN Micro-Grant funding is opened to nutritious food businesses in Oyo, Nasarawa, Benue, and Kaduna States. About The GAIN Micro-Grant Funding for Nutritious Businesses The micro-grant funding aims to fund nutritious food businesses operating in the Vitamin A Cassava, Vitamin A Maize, Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato value chains in Kaduna, Benue, Nasarawa and Oyo States with equity-free grants to scale their businesses and support the commercialisation of nutrient-enriched food products in Nigeria. The microgrant programme will provide equity-free grants of N3,000,000 (Three million naira) to 33 select businesses across the four project states. Eligibility Requirements for the Micro-Grant Funding Applicants MUST operate in the following target groups: Click here for more information about this opportunity. Apply here on or before November 12, 2023.

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