2025 African Union Innovating Education in Africa Program
The 2025 African Union Innovating Education in Africa program is currently accepting applications. This initiative focuses on developing, testing, and expanding solutions for ongoing educational and training obstacles across the continent. Throughout its existence, the IEA program has worked with more than 1,500 education professionals, supported 180 innovative projects, and distributed up to $1 […]
2025 AWIEF Awards: Celebrating African Women Entrepreneurs
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has opened nominations for its distinguished 2025 Awards program. Read more about Opportunities AWIEF operates as a leading pan-African organisation dedicated to women’s economic empowerment, working to bridge gender disparities through the advancement of female entrepreneurship and business leadership throughout Africa. These awards serve to acknowledge […]
The SLINGSHOT 2025 Deep-Tech Startup Competition
Agorize, a global innovation management platform, is organising the SLINGSHOT 2025 competition for deep-tech startups. If you are innovating through a startup in any part of the world, you are invited to enter this contest. The reward is a share of a $2 million grant pool. Read more about Grants Domains within which entrants […]
Monday Motivation: The Power of Consistency and Innovation
Mondays often come with mixed feelings—some see them as a fresh start, while others feel overwhelmed by the weight of the week ahead. But for business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals striving for growth, Mondays should be a launchpad for innovation, consistency, and strategic action. Read more about Monday Motivation The Key to Growth: Consistency + […]
How to Create a Culture of Ownership in Your Business
A few days ago, I stumbled on a Facebook post shared by someone where he was sharing his experience with one of his employees who had walked up to him to make suggestions and had said to him, “If we do this, our business will do better in the coming months.” According to him, […]
Innovative Ways to Attract and Retain Customers
Attracting and retaining customers is crucial for any business. Without customers, a business cannot thrive. Today, the market is highly competitive, and businesses must find innovative ways to stand out and keep their customers loyal. Here are some effective strategies to attract and retain customers. Read more about Business Offer Excellent Customer Service One […]
The Grooming Endowment Trust (GET) Accelerated Program
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 […]
Scaleup with STEP: How STEP is Set to Empower Startups and Talent in Africa
Africa is rapidly becoming a hotbed for innovation, entrepreneurship, and technological advancements. Yet, for many startups and talented individuals, the journey from concept to market traction and revenue is often fraught with challenges. Enter the Startup and Talent Enhancement Program (STEP), a pioneering initiative by IDEA Africa, with support from the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub. […]
Lanre Basamta: Leading Innovation with AI-Powered Solutions at Optimus AI Labs
Mr. Lanre Basamta is a seasoned professional with nearly two decades of experience in tech, business, and marketing. He is currently the CEO and co-founder of Optimus AI Labs. Read more about Business Optimus AI Labs, formerly Pacer Labs, leverages advanced AI technology to develop tools that enhance business operations and accelerate growth. The […]
What Nigerian Founders Can Learn from Steve Jobs and Apple
Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, is often hailed as one of the most influential entrepreneurs of our time. His journey from a college dropout to the leader of one of the world’s most valuable companies is both inspiring and instructive. For Nigerian founders, the story of Jobs and Apple offers valuable lessons that […]
The ACT Foundation Changemakers Innovation Challenge 2024
The ACT Foundation has announced the Changemakers Innovation Challenge 2024. The Changemakers Innovation Challenge comes as part of efforts to support community non-profit organizations and social enterprises that leverage technology and digital tools for social change, Read more about Opportunities To be eligible for the program: You must be a non-profit social enterprise based […]
Apply For The 2024 ADEIN Innovation Challenge
In a bid to establish a forum for innovators to present creative technological concepts and products in the healthcare sector, the Africa Digital Epidemiology and Innovation Network (ADEIN) has launched the 2024 ADEIN Innovation Challenge. Read more about Opportunities The program is a strategy to provide support and funding to innovators who are talented […]
The Rise of Tech and business Co-Working Spaces in Abeokuta
Fostering Innovation and Collaboration: In the dynamic technological innovation landscape, the traditional office model is rapidly evolving. Tech entrepreneurs, startups, and freelancers gravitate towards co-working spaces, drawn by the promise of collaboration, flexibility, and a vibrant community. These spaces offer more than just desks and Wi-Fi; they cultivate an ecosystem where creativity thrives and […]
4 Startups Innovating Healthcare in Nigeria
In the last 20 years, Nigeria has made significant strides in its startup industry with many successes recorded, drawing attention to the huge prospects in the industry. A major part of this industry that has been in the news more within this period could be said to be the Fintechs, with the likes of […]
7 Things Customers Want from Your Product
Your business exists to satisfy the needs of its customers. If you’re selling them products that meet their needs, you’ll have a reasonable chance of succeeding with your enterprise. But if you aren’t giving them what they want, they’ll get it elsewhere, and your business will lose their patronage. Read more about Business What […]
ARM Labs Innovation Programme 2024 for Early-Stage Startups
Apply now for the 2024 ARM Labs Innovation Programme (ALIP) aimed at early-stage startups and budding tech entrepreneurs. ALIP serves as a pre-accelerator initiative offering essential support, resources, and mentorship to refine business concepts, develop products or services, and gear up participants for further acceleration and investment readiness. Read more about Opportunities During an […]