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WISE EDTECH ACCELERATOR

LOCATION: Qatar

The International Track of the WISE Edtech Accelerator welcomes innovative, early-stage EdTech startups from across the globe, offering an exciting opportunity to scale without the need to focus on any specific market.

ELIGIBILITY:

Startups beyond the MVP stage, with evidence of traction and sales. Typically, ventures are pre-Series A or pre-Seed, having raised less than $500,000

The Accelerator is agnostic to geography, with past cohorts including ventures from both developed and developing countries.

Startups must show proven traction and measurable impact within their operating markets. Impact is a key consideration in the selection process.

The Accelerator targets for-profit ventures (NGOs and nonprofits are not eligible).

Ventures from a variety of educational sub[1]sectors, including K12, higher education, and professional development, are eligible.

Preference for ventures with co-founders, as this promotes broader engagement across different areas of support.

BENEFIT:

Each startup will receive $50,000-worth of support, including:

Leverage our global network: of mentors, investors, and educational leaders to drive your product’s international growth.

Gain expert mentorship: in product development, business strategy, and market expansion tailored to your unique needs.

Participate in high-level networking events: and showcase your solution to a global audience of decision-makers and influencers.

Whether you’re aiming to disrupt the global EdTech landscape or expand into new markets, the International Track will provide you with the tools and connections to scale faster and smarter.

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DEJI ALLI YOUNG TALENT AWARD (DAAYTA) 2025

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 14 January, 2025

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award is an ARM initiative in partnership with TechnoVision’s TVC Labs that aims at providing young Nigerians with an opportunity to develop innovative start-up ventures that add sustainable economic value to Nigeria.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the award, the applicant must:

be a citizen of Nigeria

be between 18 and 35 years of age

submit their application which must be their original work

have an MVP (minimum viable product) i.e. you have customers

must be a limited liability company duly incorporated in Nigeria

must be operating the company on a full-time basis

must commit to be physically available to fully participate in the DAAYTA programs and activities – Entrepreneurial education programme at the Pan Atlantic University’s Enterprise Development Centre in Lagos, Nigeria

must commit to be available (physically or virtually) to participate in the 5-month acceleration support for the development of their venture

be able to fund his/her/team’s travel expenses and other associated costs if required

be physically available (with co-founders/team where they exist) for the 2-day Pitch Workshop and Final Pitch Event scheduled for April 9 – 10, 2025

understand the business of ARM, what we stand for, and

be ready to represent ARM as an Ambassador

BENEFIT:

The winner of DAAYTA 2025 shall, subject to the Terms & Conditions, receive funding of ₦12,000,000 (twelve million naira) over one (1) year for the following purposes:

Contribution to working capital.

Participation in an entrepreneurial education program at the Pan Atlantic University’s Enterprise Development Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. (duration is 4 – 5 months)

5-month acceleration support services for the development of their venture by TVC Labs.

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