Archives Tag: startup

Grants

April 19, 2022

  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 … Continue reading The SLINGSHOT 2025 Deep-Tech Startup Competition

By ikenna-nwachukwu

BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

Starting a business from nothing can feel scary. You may have big dreams, but you don’t know where to begin. The good news is, every successful business started from scratch. With the right steps, you can build something great too. Start with a Clear Idea Every business begins with an idea. What do you want … Continue reading How to Build Any Business from Scratch

By chidiogo-akaelu

Opportunities

April 19, 2022

  Applications are open for the Antler in Nigeria Startup Residency Program. This program is being organized for aspiring entrepreneurs with potentially high-impact business ideas; founders who haven’t raised capital yet; and persons who have just begun building their venture. If you belong to any of these categories and you’re looking for technical support, partnerships, … Continue reading Apply for the Antler in Nigeria Startup Residency Program for Entrepreneurs

By ikenna-nwachukwu

BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

  The success of your startup greatly depends on the quality of staff you assemble for it. If they are skilled and motivated, they’ll do great work and generate results that push your business forward. So you must know how to build a competent team. Read more about Business Too many establishments fail to achieve a … Continue reading How to Build a Competent Team at Your Startup

By ikenna-nwachukwu

Opportunities

April 19, 2022

  Qualcomm, a global leader in the production of semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology, is organizing the Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program. It is inviting early-stage startups from across the continent to apply, especially if they want to access business coaching, engineering consultations, and guidance on protecting their intellectual property. Read … Continue reading Apply for the Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2025

By ikenna-nwachukwu

Opportunities

April 19, 2022

  The TractionBoost Accelerator is a program designed “specifically for early-stage startups focused on product testing and customer acquisition.” Read more about Grants The TractionBoost Accelerator is a 2-month intensive training program aimed at empowering early-stage startups with the “necessary traction to secure pre-seed funding. Through micro-managed funds, expert mentorship, and a structured accelerator program, … Continue reading Apply for the TractionBoost Accelerator (Up to USD 5,000 Per Startup)

By ugo-chinedu

Agriculture BUSINESS TECH

April 19, 2022

  Nigeria, with its vast arable land, diverse climate, and growing population, presents great opportunities in the agricultural sector. Anyone looking to exploit this for profit should consider getting involved in agritech. At the intersection of agriculture and modern technology, there are numerous agritech startup ideas for Nigerians to explore as entrepreneurs. In this article, … Continue reading 5 AgriTech Startup Ideas for Nigerian Entrepreneurs

By ikenna-nwachukwu

BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

  In a competitive business world, it’s challenging to capture the attention of potential customers when many businesses offer similar products or services. To stand out, storytelling marketing can help your startup differentiate itself by crafting a compelling narrative around your brand, building strong connections with your audience, inspiring loyalty, and ultimately driving business growth. … Continue reading How Storytelling Marketing can set Your Startup Apart from the Competition

By victor-ifegwu-mbonu

BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

  Building a startup anywhere is tough. In Nigeria, due to certain other factors, building a startup can sometimes feel like an uphill task. Entrepreneurs in Nigeria deal with limited infrastructure, unreliable power, and the challenges of raising funds. This is why many entrepreneurs struggle with staying motivated. To help you with your entrepreneurial journey, … Continue reading How to Stay Motivated When Building Your Startup in Nigeria

By victor-ifegwu-mbonu

BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

  Starting a business is exciting, but let’s be real – it’s also pretty scary, causing you to make certain mistakes. You’re diving into the unknown, and there’s a lot that can go wrong. Trust me, many entrepreneurs have been there! In this article, we will discuss the top 10 mistakes that entrepreneurs make in … Continue reading First Year in Business: 10 Mistakes That Guarantee Startup Flops

By chidiogo-akaelu

BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

  Starting a business is an exciting journey, but there comes a point when you start thinking about the next big step—scaling up. Scaling up your startup is about growing your business, expanding your reach, and increasing your profits. But how do you know when it’s the right time to take your startup to the … Continue reading Scaling Up: When to Take Your Startup to the Next Level

By chidiogo-akaelu

Opportunities

April 19, 2022

  Are you a tech startup interested in transforming business operations and improving productivity, safety, sustainability, customer experience, or logistics through technology? Or, do you run a fintech startup focused on saving costs, boosting efficiency, improving security, or changing spending behaviour? If you need funds to scale up operations, apply for the Future of Capitalism … Continue reading Apply For the Future of Capitalism Tech Startup Competition

By ugo-chinedu

BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

  Whether you’re a startup in Lagos or a Small business in Aba, effective marketing is essential to attract customers, build brand awareness, and drive sales. Marketing is the heartbeat of any business. However, despite investing time and resources in developing marketing strategies, businesses discover their marketing does not yield results. This can be frustrating, … Continue reading 11 Reasons Why Your Marketing Strategies are Not Yielding Results

By victor-ifegwu-mbonu

Opportunities

April 19, 2022

  Are you a Web3 founder seeking to scale up your platform? Apply for the Startup Wise Guys Web3 acceleration program. It is a program aimed at providing an optimized approach geared towards delivering guidance and support from globally renowned mentors and experts to Web3 startups. Read more about Opportunities The accelerator program will help … Continue reading Apply For the Startup Wise Guys Web3 Acceleration Program

By ugo-chinedu

TECH

April 19, 2022

  In Nigeria, academic qualifications and certificates play crucial roles towards career progression. For this reason, so many people engage in unethical practices to obtain certificates, including forgery. In the months leading up to the Nigerian 2023 elections, there were several cases of political candidates presenting forged certificates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). … Continue reading Certificate Forgery: What Nigerian Startup, Akowe, is Doing

By victor-ifegwu-mbonu