Startups in Nigeria have access to a wide range of grants and startup competitions from institutions in the US, EU, and Canada. These grants and competitions can provide startups with the funding, mentorship, and resources they need to grow and succeed.
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Here are 10 grants and startup competitions that are open to international startups, including those in Nigeria:
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Google for Startups Accelerator
The Google for Startups Accelerator is a three-month program that provides early-stage startups with access to Google’s resources, mentorship, and network. The program is open to startups from around the world, including Nigeria. To apply, startups must complete an online application and be selected by a panel of judges.
Website: https://startup.google.com/programs/accelerator/
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She Loves Tech Global Startup Competition
The She Loves Tech Global Startup Competition is a global competition for women-led or women-focused startups. The competition is open to startups from all over the world, including Nigeria. To apply, startups must complete an online application and be selected by a panel of judges.
Website: https://www.shelovestech.org/
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Seedstars World
Seedstars World is a startup competition that takes place in over 90 countries around the world. The competition is open to early-stage startups from all industries. To apply, startups must complete an online application and be selected by a panel of judges.
Website: https://www.seedstarsworld.com/
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Venture for Africa
Venture for Africa is a non-profit organization that supports early-stage startups in Africa. The organization offers a variety of programs, including grants, mentorship, and acceleration. To apply for a grant, startups must complete an online application and be selected by a panel of judges.
Website: https://www.venturefor.africa/
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Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme
The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme is a $100 million program that supports 10,000 African entrepreneurs over a decade. The program provides entrepreneurs with seed capital, mentorship, and training. To apply, entrepreneurs must complete an online application and be selected by a panel of judges.
Website: https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/
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Hult Prize
The Hult Prize is an annual startup competition for students, social entrepreneurs, and business minds. The competition challenges students to find solutions to some of the world’s most pressing social and environmental problems. To apply, students must form a team and submit a business plan.
Website: https://www.hultprize.org/
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MassChallenge
MassChallenge is a global startup accelerator that provides startups with mentorship, resources, and access to a network of investors and partners. The accelerator is open to startups from all over the world, including Nigeria. To apply, startups must complete an online application and be selected by a panel of judges.
Website: https://masschallenge.org/
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Founders Factory Africa
Founders Factory Africa is a venture capital firm and accelerator that supports early-stage startups in Africa. The accelerator provides startups with seed capital, mentorship, and access to a network of investors and partners. To apply, startups must complete an online application and be selected by a panel of judges.
Website: https://www.foundersfactory.africa/
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Alchemist Accelerator
The Alchemist Accelerator is a six-month program that provides early-stage startups with access to Google’s resources, mentorship, and network. The program is open to startups from around the world, including Nigeria. To apply, startups must complete an online application and be selected by a panel of judges.
Website: https://www.alchemistaccelerator.com/
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Y Combinator
Y Combinator is a startup accelerator that provides early-stage startups with seed capital, mentorship, and access to a network of investors and partners. The accelerator is open to startups from around the world, including Nigeria. To apply, startups must complete an online application and be selected by a panel of judges.
Website: https://www.ycombinator.com/
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