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We're excited to announce the Innovest Ignite Accelerator - Cohort 2! Applications are now open and will close on September 17, 2024. This 8-week virtual program will culminate in an on-site Demo Day in Abuja. We are expanding our focus on diversity and inclusion, dedicating 25% of spots to female founders and another 25% to founders building ventures in Northern Nigeria. Overview INNOVEST IGNITE: The Innovest Ignite Accelerator is tailored for early-stage startup founders, focusing on helping them scale their businesses. It’s ideal for startups that need to refine their pitch, product, processes, and business strategy to become investment ready. This program offers specialized support to address the unique challenges these founders face in growing and scaling their ventures. The Program: The program duration is Eight weeks and fully virtual. It consists of expert facilitated experiential training sessions, workshops, and 1-1 sessions with mentors. The Goal: Participating startups will gain tremendous value from our mentor network of industry experts and a tailored curriculum designed to address their unique challenges. We prioritize transparency and provide participants with a clear understanding of the realities of building a successful and enduring startup—no sugarcoating, just honest guidance on what it truly takes to succeed. By the end of the program, participating startups should have a clear, compelling pitch, a refined product with strong product-market fit, a well-structured go-to-market plan, and a solid fundraising strategy to attract investors. The program concludes with a Demo Day that will showcase participating startups to a global network of investors actively seeking high-potential companies to invest in. This provides founders with a unique opportunity to pitch their businesses to top-tier investors ready to fund the best startups. Funding Opportunity: Innovest Afrika invests up to $50,000 for equity in the top quartile of participating startups. Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/eKmSVAgR For More Information: www.innovestafrika.org https://lnkd.in/ekwcATtQ
We're excited to announce the Innovest Ignite Accelerator - Cohort 2! This 8-week, fully remote program is designed to empower early-stage founders that are building disruptive startups focused on the Nigerian market. Apply now to gain access to resources, global mentors, and the funding you need to help you take your innovative ideas to the next level. Ignite your startup's potential with Innovest Afrika. Applications open today: https://lnkd.in/gTgyhvJ9
