Archives Tag: Funding
Nigeria’s Moniepoint Achieves Unicorn Status After $110 Million Funding Round
April 19, 2022
Moniepoint Achieves Unicorn Status. Moniepoint a Nigerian FinTech company that provides loans and banking services, has lapped up $110 million in its Series C funding round. This round values the company at over $1 billion, meaning that it has joined the ranks of a handful of African unicorns. Read more about Business This latest … Continue reading Nigeria’s Moniepoint Achieves Unicorn Status After $110 Million Funding Round
Apply for the Access Sustainable Finance Accelerator Program
April 19, 2022
The Access Sustainable Finance Accelerator Program is established to promote the growth of early-stage to mature businesses interested in fixing social and environmental challenges. Read more about Opportunities Startups with innovative sustainability ideas will be provided with the necessary resources, network, and mentorship required to scale their operation and promote systemic change in society. … Continue reading Apply for the Access Sustainable Finance Accelerator Program
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The Sterling Bank Green Innovation Challenge 2024
April 19, 2022
The Sterling Bank Green Innovation Challenge is designed to provide innovative and impactful startups, MSMEs, SMEs, social enterprises, and cooperatives with funding to scale operations. Read more about Grants The Green Innovation Challenge is an opportunity to get a single-digit financing facility that is up to N20 million for emerging brands, alongside mentorship and … Continue reading The Sterling Bank Green Innovation Challenge 2024
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Apply for the Youth Sustainable Enterprise Challenge Program
April 19, 2022
The Youth Sustainable Enterprise Challenge Program is a reformative entrepreneurship project aimed at helping young people unleash their innovative potential by equipping them with the relevant skills, expertise, and mindset to launch and scale sustainable businesses. Read more about Opportunities Part of the goals of the Youth Sustainable Enterprise Challenge is to create a … Continue reading Apply for the Youth Sustainable Enterprise Challenge Program
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$100,000 Funding on Offer in the Baobab Network Accelerator
April 19, 2022
The Baobab Network, one of Africa’s best-known accelerators, is calling on startups to apply for a place in its accelerator program. It is particularly interested in hearing from tech ventures that are doing groundbreaking work in traditional and emerging industries, especially by applying contemporary technologies. Read more about Grants The Baobab Network says it’s … Continue reading $100,000 Funding on Offer in the Baobab Network Accelerator
Apply For The FCMB HERCCELERATE Accelerator Program
April 19, 2022
The women-focused business division of the FCMB, SheVentures, in collaboration with FCMB’s innovation hub, Hub One, has announced the HERCCELERATE Accelerator program for women-led tech business initiatives. Read more about Grants HERCCELERATE is a program designed “to position early-stage, high-potential women-led technology startups in Nigeria for investments and rapid growth.” It is a unique … Continue reading Apply For The FCMB HERCCELERATE Accelerator Program
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Apply for the Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator 2025
April 19, 2022
Entrepreneurs can apply for the Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator 2025 and gain the $120,000 available in funding, mentorship, and more than $4 million in perks. Read more about Opportunities The Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator, focused on utilizing innovative technologies to fix the challenges of the modern dynamic labour market, is an initiative of Techstars, … Continue reading Apply for the Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator 2025
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The Grooming Endowment Trust (GET) Accelerated Program
April 19, 2022
The Grooming Endowment Trust (GET) has announced the third cohort of the GET Accelerated program to foster and promote innovation and economic growth within Nigeria’s startup ecosystem. Read more about Opportunities The Grooming Endowment Trust (GET) is a Kick-off Africa initiative. It aims to support 10 outstanding founders this year and consolidate on its … Continue reading The Grooming Endowment Trust (GET) Accelerated Program
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Apply For the African Union Enterprise African Network Fellowship
April 19, 2022
The African Union MSME Forum has launched its inaugural cohort fellowship program (Enterprise African Network Fellowship) to empower small businesses with access to funding opportunities, market opportunities, and mentorship. Read more about Opportunities The fellowship has three main objectives: To enhance the capacity of MSMEs through training programs. To create a platform for policymakers … Continue reading Apply For the African Union Enterprise African Network Fellowship
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How to Become a Seasoned Entrepreneur
April 19, 2022
Being an entrepreneur means starting and running your own business. It’s about turning your ideas into reality and making a difference in the world. Becoming a seasoned entrepreneur takes time, effort, and a willingness to learn. Here are some steps to help you on your journey: Read more about Business Find Your Passion Start … Continue reading How to Become a Seasoned Entrepreneur
How To Secure Funding for Your Nigerian Business
April 19, 2022
Many Nigerian entrepreneurs struggle with finding the necessary capital to kickstart or expand their businesses. This is because raising funds for your business can be daunting. But with the right approach, it’s entirely achievable. Whether you’re a startup or an established SME, understanding how to secure funding is important to the continued growth of … Continue reading How To Secure Funding for Your Nigerian Business
Top 10 Ways to Secure Funding for Your Business in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Starting a business requires capital investment, whether it’s for expenses like equipment, inventory, marketing or hiring employees. However, securing funding can be one of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face in Nigeria. With limited options from banks and investors, you need to get creative about raising the funds your business needs. Here are the top … Continue reading Top 10 Ways to Secure Funding for Your Business in Nigeria
How To Fund Your Creative Project with Kickstarter
April 19, 2022
Is there something you’d like to create, but don’t have the funds to bring to life? Why not rally fans to contribute the money you need for it? That’s what Kickstarter is for. It’s a crowdfunding platform which allows people from all over the world to donate towards the accomplishment of a creative dream … Continue reading How To Fund Your Creative Project with Kickstarter
$250,000 Funding Available in the Gen F Entrepreneur in Residence Program 2024
April 19, 2022
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or founder with an early-stage idea or concept seeking support to kick-start it? Do you possess an innovative idea awaiting crucial next-step support to transition from ideation to implementation? Gen F steps in to assist you Read more about Opportunities Gen F provides an experimentation budget and grants access … Continue reading $250,000 Funding Available in the Gen F Entrepreneur in Residence Program 2024
HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator: $100,000 Funding Available
April 19, 2022
Applications are now being accepted for the HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator, powered by Gener8tor. This program aims to invest up to $100,000 in ten high-growth startups annually, with cohorts of five companies each, revolutionizing the agricultural industry. Read more about Opportunities The HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator capitalizes on HudsonAlpha’s profound expertise in agriscience, particularly in agriculture … Continue reading HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator: $100,000 Funding Available
