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NSIA PRIZE FOR INNOVATION

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Application Deadline: 3 March, 2024

LOCATION: USA

Can your startup create ground-breaking, tech-enabled solutions in your industry? If the answer is yes, submit your application to NPI 2.0. Up to US$220,000 to be won in prizes and an all expense paid training programme in Silicon Valley, USA. NPI is designed to encourage and support ingenuity within the digital ecosystem and fund early-stage, growth driven solutions, with the aim of driving transformative economic growth, enhancing the nation’s productive capacity, and creating jobs. 

ELIGIBILITY:

One of the founders must be a Nigerian Citizen

Applicants must be 18 years or older

Applicants must be running Innovative tech-focused or tech-enabled startups

The startup should have operated for not less than six months and operating in or within Nigeria

The startup should be looking to raise a seed round

The startup should have developed a minimum viable product (MVP)

Applicants must be willing and able to commit to a 10-week fast-track accelerator programme

Only one application is permitted per applicant irrespective of the sector. Subsequent applications will be disqualified

BENEFIT:

Top 3 winners will have a pre-set valuation for their startups as indicated below

1st Place Winner – up to $3m

2nd Place Winner – up to $2m

3rd Place Winner – up to $1m

The startups of the top 10 finalists must be registered in Nigeria

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AFRICA BUSINESS CONCEPT CHALLENGE

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Application Deadline: 5 March, 2024 (11:59PM EST/next day — 5:59AM CET and WAT / 6:59AM SAST/ 7:59 AM EAT)

LOCATION: USA

GBSN is pleased to present the 4th annual Africa Business Concept Challenge (ABCC), a virtual business concept competition for African undergraduate and graduate students. The competition challenges student teams to develop a viable business concept that addresses a locally-relevant challenge or problem related to Agenda 2063, and inclusive and sustainable development.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Africa Business Concept Challenge is open to all institutions of learning, training and development on the African continent. Student teams must consist of two to five members, where at least two must be enrolled at an African institution at the time of the competition. Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged.

Each participating team must have a mentor to work with. Mentors will help guide teams and enrich the learning experience. The ABCC aims to build a community platform for learning–not just a competition but an opportunity for mutual support.

GBSN Membership is not required to participate. There is no charge to participate in the competition.

BENEFIT:

$5,000 Prize for the first place winner

Societal Impact: The Challenge offers a chance to make an impact on local community problems.

Networking: Opportunities with student teams from across the globe, as well as experienced entrepreneurs and industry professionals

Mentoring & Industry Experts: High-caliber, experienced judges, who are experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders

Structure, Feedback & Guidance: Personalized, individual feedback during the project development process from Team Advisors

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