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WEMA BANK/ALAT HACKAHOLICS IDEATHON FOR NIGERIA ENTREPRENEURS

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LOCATION: Multiple Regions

Join the largest community of problem-solvers, visionaries, creative thinkers and Innovators in Africa, at the annual Hackaholics Ideathon, and together, let’s catalyze change with the enabling power of Technology

ELIGIBILITY:

Everyone is welcome and can apply. No matter if you are a young entrepreneur, a professional, or a student. You don’t have to be a programmer and you certainly don’t need to have a degree in Computer Science.

You can get involved in HACKAHOLICS by registering for the event and visiting the pitch center closest to you for your pitch

participation is totally free.

Any individual can participate in the competition, as long as they have a viable product. It’s not restricted to anyone.

BENEFIT:

Grant to build / scale solutions

Support for product and integration

Visibility for your team / solution

Access to community of founders

Coaching / Mentorship for founders

Learn from renowned industry expert

Cash Prizes:

Winner: N30M Worth of prizes

First runner-up: N20M Worth of prizes

Second Runner-up: N15M Worth of prizes

Women-led team: N10M Worth of prizes

University Stem Endowment: N15M Worth of prizes

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THE WORLD AROUND YOUNG CLIMATE PRIZE

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Application Deadline: 31 July, 2024

LOCATION: USA

Applications are open for the second cycle of The Young Climate Prize award and mentorship program! The prize was conceived by New York-based nonprofit organization The World Around to support the generation of designers and activists who were born into the climate crisis and uniquely positioned to address it.

ELIGIBILITY:

Nominations and applications for the 2025 cycle are free to all.

Anyone aged 13-25 can submit their work. We encourage young people from anywhere in the world to share their projects. If English is not your first language you will be able to indicate this during the application process.

There is no academic requirement and no need to have a formal design education.

BENEFIT:

25 finalists will win a life-changing mentorship, and three winners will be flown to New York City to share their work and ideas at The World Around’s prestigious Annual Summit in 2025.

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