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  • UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Social Innovation Driven Entreprenuership Accelerator Program for Nigerians

    UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Social Innovation Driven Entreprenuership Accelerator Program for Nigerians

    The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, an initiative of the UK Government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sports (DCMS), has launched applications for a social impact accelerator program to boost the growth of the Nigerian technology ecosystem.

    The program is specifically targeting startups from 6 Nigerian states, which include Edo, Adamawa, Kwara, Kaduna, Enugu and Osun.

    The Country Director of the Hub, Oyinkansola Akintola-Bello, announced the opening of the applications in a statement released on Thursday.  

    She disclosed that selected applicants would undergo bespoke 16-week in-person and virtual training from local tech hubs and business leaders.

    According to Akintola-Bello, the training was designed to equip applicants with the expertise needed to scale their impact while remaining profitable. 

    Access to resources 

    Highlighting other benefits of the program for the startups that would be selected, Akintola-Bello said:  

    • “The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub partnered with NINE, ‘insert about NINE’ to launch an impact accelerator, ‘Social Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship’ for social impact entrepreneurs. Those selected will join the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub founder pipeline and gain access to resources and network. 
    • “In addition, they will undergo a bespoke 16-week in-person and virtual training, from local tech hubs and business leaders, designed to equip them with the expertise needed to scale their impact while remaining profitable.” 

    Akintola-Bello added that the initiative would support inclusive and sustainable economic growth and jobs, build high-end digital skills, and forge innovation partnerships between Nigerian tech sectors and international businesses.

    She said that in the build-up to the accelerator, NINE and Kaduna Business School had developed a challenge brief to identify market and sector-specific gaps in health, climate change, education and food security affecting underserved populations in six pilot states in Nigeria. 

    • “This collaboration to scale social impact innovations underscores the UK’s commitment to nurturing brilliance in underserved regions, ensuring that every idea, regardless of location has the resource and support required to scale,” she added.  

    Stimulating innovation beyond Lagos, Abuja 

    Also speaking, the Chairman of NINE, Mr Bankole Oloruntoba, said there was a need to stimulate the emerging city-based innovation ecosystem in Nigeria beyond Abuja and Lagos.  

    • “This program is focused on these emerging state economies to stimulate the entrepreneurial economies as well as create job possibilities using digital tech,” Oloruntoba said. 

    Eligibility 

    Startups to be considered as eligible for the program must: 

    • Be addressing challenges within the specific sectors, namely education, employment, food, health, climate, and environmental change.  
    • Be in Ideation, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), or Early stage of development. 
    • Be operating within the geographic boundaries of Adamawa, Edo, Enugu, Kaduna, Kwara and Osun states. 

    According to Akintola-Bello, female start-up founders and innovators are highly encouraged to apply. 

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  • Federal Government Scholarship Board Scholarship Awards 2024 for Nigerians to Study Abroad |Fully Funded

    Federal Government Scholarship Board Scholarship Awards 2024 for Nigerians to Study Abroad |Fully Funded

    Applications for the Federal Government Scholarship Board Scholarship Awards 2024 for Nigerians to study abroad are now open. Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about the scholarship.

    Prof. Tahir Mamman OON, SAN, Honourable Minister of Education (HME), officially invites interested and qualified Nigerians to compete in the 2024/2025 Federal Government Scholarship Awards for:

      BILATERAL EDUCATION AGREEMENT (BEA)

    i) Undergraduate (UG) studies tenable in Russia, Morocco, Hungary, Egypt and Algeria; 

    ii) Postgraduate (PG) studies tenable in Russia (for those whose first degrees   were obtained from Russia), China, Hungary, Serbia, Romania.

    ALSO APPLY: The Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP) to study in the Netherlands at Wageningen University

    FIELDS OF STUDY

    a. Undergraduate level – Engineering, Geology, Agriculture, Sciences, Mathematics,  Environmental Sciences, Sports, Law, Social Sciences, Biotechnology, Architecture, Medicine (very limited), Pilot Engineering, Neurologist and

    b.  Postgraduate level (Masters Degree and PhD) in all fields.

    Eligbility Requirements

    UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS:

    • All applicants for undergraduate degree courses must possess a minimum qualification of Seven (7) Distinctions (As & Bs) in the Senior Secondary School Certificates, WASSCE/WAEC (May/June) only in the subjects relevant to their fields of study including English Language and Mathematics.
    • Certificates should not be more than two (2) years old (2022 & 2023) for Non-African Countries and for African countries the age of certificate is one year (2023) only. Age limit is from 17 to 20 years.

    POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS:

    All applicants for Postgraduate degree courses must hold a  First  Degree with 1st Class or at least 2nd  Class Upper Division.

    All applicants must have completed N.Y.S.C. Programme and the age limit is 35 years for Masters and 40 years for Ph.D.

    N.Y.S.C discharge or exemption certificates only are  accepted; and

    ii)  Evidence of readiness to be released by an employer.

    ALSO APPLY: Apply Now for the UK Great Scholarships 2024/2025 For Developing Countries

    GENERAL NOTE FOR ALL APPLICANTS: 

    (i)Since the BEA countries are non-English speaking, applicants should be prepared to undertake a mandatory one-year foreign Language course of the Country of choice which will be the standard medium of instruction;

    (ii)     All applicants for Hungarian Scholarship can apply for up to two fields of study in    order of preference, and must visit the website:  www.stipendiumhungaricum.hu which was opened Middle November to close 16th January, 2024.

    • Complete the application form online,

    (iii)  All applicants for Russia should visit the website http://education-in-russia.com which is opened.

    (iv)   All applicants for Russian Postgraduate Scholarship must have acquired their 1st   Degree in Russia;

    (v)  All documents to be uploaded on the Russian  Application portal and must be properly scanned in PDF format.

    (vi) All Applicants to upload the following certificates online;

    a. UNDERGRADUATE (UG): WAEC/WASSCE & NIN Slip

    b. POSTGRADUATE (PG): 1st Degree Certificate, NIN Slip

    & NYSC discharge or exemption Certificate.

    NB:     Candidates nominated by the Board will be required to submit to Federal    Scholarship Board the following:

    1. Authenticated copies of academic certificates;
    2. Data page of the current International passport;
    3. Specified Medical Reports from Government hospitals;
    4. Birth Certificate & Indigene letter

    v)    Police Clearance Certificate where necessary.

    OFFICIAL PHONE NUMBERS/E-MAIL: 

    i)    08077884417/08023297547

    ii)fsb@education.gov.ng

    All qualified candidates are advised to:

    a. Visit Federal Ministry of Education’s website www.education.gov.ng and click on     Federal Scholarship Board ICON on the Home Page:

    b. Read Guidelines and then Complete the Application Form online

    c. Print the completed Application Form

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  • Apply Now: Flincap is hiring

    Apply Now: Flincap is hiring

    Flincap is hiring!

    Flincap is a whitelabel crypto-fiat exchange company.

    The white-label platform offers a three-dimensional service, including building and liquidity, to facilitate the building and scaling of crypto exchanges.

    We aim to make the crypto exchange industry more accessible and affordable globally.

    This is a mid-level, full-time onsite role in Ile-Ife, Osun state, Nigeria.

    Read the job description below before applying.

    1. Full Stack Engineer

    Responsibilities

    • Use software development methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time and in high quality.
    • Conduct regular one-on-ones with team members and manage their performance and career development.
    • Conduct performance evaluations of team members.
    • Code development and architecture based on development lead specifications
    • Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle.
    • Develop and deploy new features to facilitate related procedures and tools if necessary.
    • Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using Vue.js for the front end.
    • Build scalable, efficient, and maintainable back-end services using Node.js.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features.
    • Optimize and troubleshoot performance issues on both front-end and back-end.
    • Ensure code quality, security, and adherence to best practices.
    • Keep up-to-date with emerging web technologies and industry trends.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
    • Must have completed NYSC at the time of application
    • 3+ years of experience as a full-stack engineer
    • Proficiency in both frontend and backend development
    • Familiarity with the cryptocurrency landscape is advantageous
    • A good understanding of JavaScript, Relational Databases, React, and Nodejs.
    • Typescript is a plus
    • Good understanding of versioning tools such as Git
    • Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle.
    • Troubleshoot, test, and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced agile software development environment.
    • Strong knowledge of user interfaces
    • SaaS development experience is a plus.

    2. Product Manager

    Responsibilities

    • Develop and implement a comprehensive product strategy aligned with business goals.
    • Conduct thorough market research in the industry to identify emerging trends and untapped product opportunities.
    • Secure resources, scope efforts, outline priorities, and establish delivery milestones.
    • Plan, execute, and deliver projects related to the product or program from inception to completion.
    • Describe and maintain an integrated strategy that accounts for internal/external dependencies, differing delivery approaches, numerous constraints, and contingency for unplanned delays.
    • Proactively manage the end-to-end delivery of engineering work in the organization and all dependent organizations, reporting progress, ensuring dependencies are covered, and overseeing the gaps between teams, processes, and systems while removing all blocking issues leading to a successful delivery.
    • Optimize engineering execution by employing the best sequencing of work.
    • Manage cross-functional team relationships to organize and accelerate delivery, ensuring all teams deliver in a coordinated manner.
    • Actively manage dependencies and drive partners to meet program goals.
    • Put our customers at the center of product decision-making, utilizing customer feedback, research data, and analytics to continuously improve our product UX, driving customer satisfaction and loyalty.
    • Identify opportunities to expand our products, drive revenue growth, and enhance our customer value proposition through strategic partnerships and market expansion, driving product and feature usage and adoption in the market with existing and new customers.
    • Become the product expert with the deepest knowledge of the product features, use cases, and benefits.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
    • Must have completed NYSC at the time of application
    • 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Product Manager
    • Experience with Jira, Kanban, Scrum, and Agile methodologies
    • Experience in a B2B/B2C SaaS start-up or scale-up
    • Hands-on, strong project management skills with full ownership and control over projects
    • Ability to effectively communicate product value
    • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
    • Thrive in a collaborative, high-velocity environment
    • Attention to detail in project management
    • A proven background breaking down requirements into stories
    • Prior experience managing a product throughout its lifecycle with a proven track record of launching successful new products
    • Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment
    • Develop, adapt, and execute short and medium-term strategies for your product domain
    • Ability to manage multiple projects/project portfolios in an iterative process in time
    • Solid interpersonal skills to communicate complex ideas and interact with internal and external stakeholders from varying teams
    • Demonstrated track record of putting yourself in the customer’s shoes to understand their needs and how they interact with products
    • Experience working in crypto/payment integrations is a plus.

    3. B2B Business Developer/ Growth Marketer

    Responsibilities

    • Seek new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking, and social media.
    • Architect and implement Business Development campaigns seamlessly across different mediums, including LinkedIn.
    • Cultivate and oversee a robust leads pipeline, ensuring optimal conversion rates.
    • Conduct nuanced market research within the crypto sphere to pinpoint evolving trends and latent business opportunities.
    • Set up meetings with potential clients and listen to their wishes and concerns.
    • Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations on products and services.
    • Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data.
    • Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences.
    • Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections.
    • Manage and grow strategic marketing partner relationships, channel experimentation, audience messaging, and spend accountability.
    • Manage new media partnerships end-to-end to drive measurable growth.
    • Constantly work on new channels, creatives, and other ideas for experimentation, optimization, and acquisition growth.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
    • Must have completed NYSC at the time of application
    • 3+ years of hands-on experience in a B2B marketing capacity
    • Experience in Business Development Sales is advantageous
    • Experience in SaaS sales, preferably enterprise software
    • Familiarity with the crypto landscape is advantageous but not obligatory
    • Must have a strong interest in crypto/blockchain/technology
    • A strong understanding of the FinTech industry is advantageous
    • Ability to market on the LinkedIn platform
    • Excellent analytical, organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills
    • Capability to thrive in team settings within high-velocity environments
    • Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
    • An execution-oriented mindset with the humility, drive, and scrappiness to get it done according to the outlined scope, budget, and timeline
    • Experience speaking at tech industry events is advantageous
    • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills

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  • Call for Applications: Transforming Nigerian Youths Program for young Nigerians

    Call for Applications: Transforming Nigerian Youths Program for young Nigerians

    The Transforming Nigerian Youths program aims to create a network of entrepreneurial and managerial change-makers, mainly among Nigeria’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector’s young and women.

    This initiative is being brought to Nigeria by the Young Africa Works-Mastercard Foundation in cooperation with the Enterprise Development Centre at Pan-Atlantic University.

    EDC is collaborating with the Foundation to strengthen the capacity of 40,000 MSMEs in Nigeria, with a special emphasis on agriculture and creative sectors, particularly women-led companies. The training will be offered through EDC’s online learning platform and IVR (Interactive Voice Response), allowing all learners to participate in the classes wherever they are, at any time.

    The following are the core objectives of the program:

    • To completely transform the mindset of youths in Nigeria to become more entrepreneurial, and to equip them to be self-employed or job creators.
    • To create market access and provide support services to existing business owners especially those being run by young people.
    • Change the way learning or information is received in Nigeria through EDC Beam.

    Benefits of the program include: 

    • Personalized Plan for your Business Growth
    • Opportunity for rewards such as Free Website Design, Google my Business profile, free CAC registration, free Logo and lots more
    • Free Access to Market
    • Acquire entrepreneurial skills
    • One-on-One Advisory Services
    • Free Data to browse for the training
    • A chance to participate in sector-specific Competitions
    • Access to Information on Funding Opportunities

    How to apply

    Click on Start Application as a fresh Application and Continue Application if you already started your application.

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  • Call for Applications: Deloitte One Young World Scholarship 2024

    Call for Applications: Deloitte One Young World Scholarship 2024

    About the Deloitte One Young World Scholarship

    Today’s increasingly complex global challenges necessitate collaborative efforts to create a better, more sustainable future for both people and the earth.

    One of the most pressing of these challenges is the climate crisis. The IPCC’s most recent climate report has shown that we require urgent transition and change across all sectors and systems to secure a climate-resilient, liveable future for all. It is now more crucial than ever that we find and develop collective and innovative solutions to tackle climate change and meet the Paris Agreement.

    In securing the future of the planet, however, we must also ensure that it is a future in which the next generation is equipped to meet the challenges that will come with it. Investing in education and skills is key to empowering individuals, nations, and societies to face the challenges of tomorrow. However, millions of people around the world are held back by educational inequality, with 800 million youth today not predicted to have even the basic skills to succeed in the workforce by 2030.

    At Deloitte, we believe we have a responsibility to build a better, more sustainable, future within which every individual is empowered, uplifted, and able to achieve their full potential. Through our strategic initiatives, WorldClass and WorldClimate, we are respectively committed to expanding opportunities for 100 million people globally by 2030, as well as addressing climate change, both within our organisation and beyond.

    As a longstanding partner of One Young World, we’re proud to support the Deloitte One Young World Scholarship 2023 which will enable 5 outstanding young leaders to attend the One Young World Summit in Montreal, Canada on 18 – 21 September 2024.

    This scholarship is intended for young leaders focused on tackling these challenges, by either reducing the causes and effects of climate change, or improving the education, skills, and access to opportunities, in their communities, countries, or the world at large.

    The scholarship is seeking candidates who have demonstrated commitment to:

    • Create, scale, or support efforts that reduce carbon emissions
    • Reduce the negative impacts of climate change through technology, activism, community programs, policy, nature-based solutions, or other similar efforts
    • Empower individuals within the community or around the world to take climate action
    • Plan and strategize around reducing climate change-related natural disaster impacts and strengthening resiliency

    Or:

    • Improve access to education, skills, or employment opportunities for those that may be left behind by the rapidly changing global economy. For example, women and girls, and disadvantaged youth.
    • Create skills development or lifelong learning opportunities for people to prepare for the future workforce, including in areas where there are talent shortages.
    • Accelerate entrepreneurship, new types of employment, or provide opportunities for people to overcome traditional barriers to employment.

    Scholars will receive:

    • Access to the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montreal.
    • Travel restrictions permitting
      • Hotel accommodation in a private room between 18 and 21 (inclusive) September, 2024
      • The cost of travel to and from Montreal (economy class)
      • Catering which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner (provided by the hotel and during the Summit)
      • Ground transportation between Summit venues
    • Participation in Deloitte-hosted sessions for their delegation in the lead-up to and during the Summit, and a Deloitte “buddy”

    Deloitte One Young World Criteria

    • Aged 18 – 30
    • Nationals of all countries will be eligible to apply for this scholarship, but projects must be based where Deloitte has a presence
    • Evidenced commitment to delivering positive change
    • Demonstrated capacity for leadership
    • Understanding of key local and/or global issues
    • Track record of generating impactful and innovative solutions to address either climate and environmental challenges, or education and skills-based challenges

    Most delegates are between the age of 18 and 30. The One Young World team will consider applications from those who are older than 30, pending demonstration of appropriate personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage. We are not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 at the time of the Summit.

    Application deadline: 14 January 2024

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  • EU Policy Leader Fellowship (PLF) for Mid-Career Policy Professionals 2024 (Fully Funded)

    EU Policy Leader Fellowship (PLF) for Mid-Career Policy Professionals 2024 (Fully Funded)

    The Policy Leader Fellowship (PLF) at the Florence School of Transnational Governance (STG) is a residential programme for mid-career policy professionals from a range of policy fields: politics, civil service, media, non-governmental organisations and others. This unique programme is nested within one of the most renowned academic institutions in Europe and provides the fellows with an insider view into the EU policy making processes. The Florence School of Transnational Governance (STG) Policy Leader Fellowship (PLF) is a residential program for mid-career policy experts from a variety of policy sectors, including politics, civil service, media, non-governmental organizations, and others. This one-of-a-kind program is housed within one of Europe’s most prestigious academic institutions and gives fellows with an insider’s view of EU policymaking processes.

    The fellows spend five or ten months at the STG developing policy recommendations and practical solutions for pressing issues of transnational relevance inspired and informed by their work experience. In addition, the fellows attend professional skills trainings and can freely participate in the academic life and activities of the EUI to enhance their fellowship project.

    EU Policy Leader Fellowship Eligibility Criteria

    The general profile of the candidates:Mid-career professionals able to demonstrate solid professional experience (minimum 10 years) and potential for future excellence in a given policy area; candidates with strictly academic profile typically will not be considered.Self-motivated and driven, able to autonomously accomplish the activities presented under the fellowship work plan.Open-minded and curious individuals willing to engage in peer discussions on topics which may go beyond their area of expertise.

    EU Policy Leader Fellowship Evaluatuation Criteria

    Accomplishments and potential: Professional excellence is assessed on the basis of the candidate’s contributions to a given policy field based on the CV and any other supporting evidence of the application. Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.

    Focus area: The candidate’s field of work should be broadly aligned with the STG programmes and faculty research areas. Other themes can be also considered but preference will be given to applicants that cover policy areas of the STG faculty and programmes.

    Fellowship work plan: Applicants are assessed on the professional substance of their work plan as well as its feasibility, applicability in a transnational policy context and potential impact.

    Motivation: Applicants should be able to articulate what difference the fellowship experience will make to their professional journey as well as what they can offer to the STG. Preference is given to applicants who can both contribute to the STG programmes and activities as well as benefit from their stay at the STG and the EUI.

    Diversity: The programme strives for thematic and geographic diversity as well as gender balance among the fellows.

    SEU Policy Leader Fellowship Benefits 

    1. Fellows must reside in the area of Florence for the duration of their Fellowship so that they can take an active part in the activities of the EUI/STG and the fellowship programme (with the possibility of short visits outside Florence and Italy). The fellowship cannot be carried out remotely/online.
    2. The basic grant is € 2,500 per month. A household allowance of up to € 300 per month is paid to a Fellow with a partner if the partner lives with them in Florence and on the condition that the partner’s income is less than € 2,000 per month.
    3. The sum of income and allowance cannot exceed € 2,000 per month (i.e. if the income is more than € 1,700, the allowance will be paid only to top up to € 2,000).
    4. The fellowship is not taxed by the EUI. Fellows are, however, required to comply with any other tax provisions which may be applicable to them.Fellows (but not their families) receive reimbursement for the incoming trip from their place of origin to Florence, and for the outgoing trip to their destination at the end of their fellowship.
    5. First-class rail (travel by car is also reimbursed on this basis) or Economy class air fare.
    6. The maximum amount for travel reimbursement amounts to €1,200 including both incoming and outgoing trip.

    EU Policy Leader Fellowship Application 

    • CV (maximum 3 pages).
    • Short biography (maximum 250 words); the bio serves as a quick overview of the candidate’s profile for the selection process and will also be used for communications purposes if the applicant is accepted for the fellowship.
    • Two reference letters (see separate section on reference letters).
    • Copy of highest educational certificate.
    • Letter of motivation (maximum 1000 words) outlining the applicant’s main reasons to apply for the fellowship, the objectives to be pursued during the programme highlighting interest in specific transnational policy issues and future professional aspirations.
    • Work plan (maximum 2500 words).

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  • Standard Bank Basali Development Programme 2024 for South African female entrepreneurs

    Standard Bank Basali Development Programme 2024 for South African female entrepreneurs

    Standard Bank, in collaboration with Giving Wings, has been running the Basali Development Programme since November 2021. Basali (pronounced Basadi) is a Southern Sotho word that signifies “women.” Each year, we embark on a business development journey with female entrepreneurs, utilizing practical online courses and masterclasses taught by subject matter experts to provide entrepreneurs with vital knowledge and skills that will help them to build healthy and resilient firms.

    Standard Bank Basali Development Programme Requirements

    To apply for this programme, you must meet the following criteria:

    • 51% or more black women-owned business (black as defined by the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act).
    • The business must be registered with CIPC.
    • The beneficiary must be a South African citizen trading in South Africa.
    • Total annual revenue of less than R10 million.
    • Commercially viable operations with foreseeable growth.
    • Not an Alumni of the Basali Development Programme
    • Not a Standard Bank employee

    To date, the Basali Development Programme has made significant strides in growing and scaling over 200 participating businesses across South Africa by creating access to funding, markets, and development.

    • With knowledge, skills and tools that will elevate your business strategy, to enable you to run a sustainable and profitable business.
    • With opportunities for financial support through grant funding sponsored by Standard Bank.
    • Unleash the power in you to remain inspired, motivated and committed to the entrepreneurial journey.
    • Connect with business coaches, subject matter experts and fellow like-minded entrepreneurs who are committed to help you grow.

    For More Information:

    Visit the Official Webpage of the Standard Bank Basali Development Programme 2024

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  • Call for Applications: The ygap Kenya Accelerator Program 2024 For startups and Entrepreneurs

    Call for Applications: The ygap Kenya Accelerator Program 2024 For startups and Entrepreneurs

    The ygap Kenya Accelerator Program assists businesses in refining and validating their business model, moving toward financial sustainability, and expanding their impact in their community. Ventures that finish the ygap Kenya Accelerator Program strengthen their potential to raise income, create job opportunities, gain more funding, and make a genuine difference in the areas in which they operate.

    ygap thinks that business can be a tremendous force for positive change in the world. As a result, their Accelerator Program is intended to assist locally-led, early-stage enterprises focused on making a good effect on their communities.

    The ygap Accelerator Program helps these impact ventures to refine and validate their business model, move towards financial sustainability, and build on their ability to create change in their communities. Participants of this program will expand their network by joining a cohort of like-minded entrepreneurs, and will receive technical support and advice from our team of local experts that is tailored to the specific needs of their venture. We are committed to supporting the growth of locally-led impact ventures who have shown the drive, talent and conviction to create change in their own communities.

    ygap Kenya Accelerator Program Details

    • The ventures selected begin by attending a capacity building bootcamp where their business models are strengthened, they meet cohort of like-minded entrepreneurs, and they are equipped with the tools they need to grow.
    • After the bootcamp and after conducting a needs-assessment, our team of local experts provide ongoing accountability and business development sessions, strategic and operations coaching, masterclasses and webinars, access to financial support, on-site business development sessions, and brokered linkages to mentors, customers, advisors, and other players within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

    ygap Kenya Accelerator Program Requirements

    • Ventures that have already launched and are currently operational. In most cases, participating ventures must be formally registered and proof of this status will be required (unless this is not applicable to where your business runs).
    • Ventures that are post-revenue and able to provide evidence of commercial transactions.
    • Ventures that clearly recognise and desire the benefits and value of participating in the ygap program. ygap invests deeply in the ventures we support, and expect the same level of dedication and investment in participating in the ygap program.
    • Ventures that have a social or environmental focus. Through the operation of the business, ventures must be working toward  making their community, their city, or their country a better place.
    • Ventures that are “local” to the issue they’re solving, intimately connected to their community, passionate and committed, and it for the long-haul.

    Ventures that have a unique element to their business. It could be a unique product or service offering, a unique production method, or a unique business model.

    ygap Kenya Accelerator Program Benefits

    Ventures chosen for the ygap Accelerator Program will graduate with:

    • A proven and validated Theory of Change
    • Proof of product-market fit with a clear value-proposition for key customer segments
    • A validated business model that verifies the desirability, the feasibility and the viability of the business
    • Detailed financial statements including income statements and cash flow statements
    • Proven growth traction demonstrated through data across key metrics
    • A reasonable and viable 12-month growth plan with a clear plan of action, quarterly milestones and projections

    they expect that ventures who complete the ygap Accelerator Program to increase their revenue, create employment opportunities and secure further investment, thereby making a real difference in the communities they operate within.

    Deadline: 3rd February 2024.

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  • Call for Application: FGN Opens Startup Registration Portal For Nigerians

    Call for Application: FGN Opens Startup Registration Portal For Nigerians

    The Nigeria Startup Portal is now opened for applications: Here’s what you need to know about the program.

    The Nigeria Startup Portal is a portal opened by the Federal Government to unify, empower, and support startups in Nigeria as part of the startup act that was signed into law.

    The Federal Government has launched an engagement portal to register startups in the country as part of implementing the Nigeria Startup Act. 

    The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, announced this Tuesday night. The portal will also be used to engage with Venture Capital companies, hubs, and innovation centres, according to the Minister. 

    This development is coming a year after the Startup Act was signed into law by the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari.  

    The Portal (Nigeria Startup Portal)

    Announcing the Nigeria Startup Portal via a post on his X handle, the Minister said: 

    • “We are pleased to announce the launch of the Startup Support and Engagement Portal, startup.gov.ng, a key requirement for implementing the Nigeria Startup Act. The startup portal will drive the identification and aggregation of Nigerian startups, venture capital companies, hubs, and innovation centers in order to facilitate engagement and support for ecosystem players. 
    • “The launch of the portal will allow us to initiate the process of setting up the startup consultative forums to select representatives to the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in order to facilitate discourse and consensus among Nigerian ecosystem players. 
    • “We invite all Nigerian startups venture capital companies, hubs, and innovation centers to register at the portal startup.gov.ng and look forward to working with all industry stakeholders to ensure that we fully implement the Startup Act for the benefit of our innovation ecosystem.” 

    Eligibility for the Nigeria Startup Portal

    To be eligible for the Nigeria Startup Portal, your startup must meet the following criteria:

    1. Be a limited liability company registered under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA).
    2. Be a company existing for less than 10 years from the date of incorporation.
    3. Have objects that are focused on innovation, development, production, improvement, and commercialization of a digital technology innovative product or process.
    4. Be a holder or repository of a product or process of digital technology or the owner or author of a registered software.
    5. Have at least one-third of local shareholding held by one or more Nigerians as founder or co-founder of the startup.
    6. Satisfy the conditions set out in the Act, in the case of a sole proprietorship or partnership.
    7. Be a tech-enabled business that uses existing tools, platforms, libraries, and frameworks to make a company or a solution more efficient or effective.

    What you should know About the Nigeria Startup Portal

    Former President Buhari signed the Nigeria Startup Bill 2022 into law on October 19 2022 to put an end to the legal uncertainties that had trailed the startup industry in the past.

    It provides for what qualifies a company to register and obtain startup status. The Act stipulates among others that:  

    • Before a company can be labelled a startup for the Nigeria Startup Portal, it must obtain a certificate known as the startup label. This means that only companies with the startup label will be recognised as startups. 
    • It mandates that a Startup Support and Engagement Portal should be established to facilitate the issuance of the startup label and also bridge the gap between regulators and startups. It also spells out the requirements for a company to obtain a startup label. Companies issued with a startup label have obligations under the bill and failure to comply with these obligations can revoke their startup label. 
    • According to the Act, for a company to be named a startup for the Nigeria Startup Portal,, it must be a registered limited liability company that has been in existence for not more than ten years from the date of incorporation, amongst other requirements. 
    • Startups of the Nigeria Startup Portal, can access a special seed fund created under the Act. The Act establishes a Startup Investment Seed Fund, which is designated for startups alone. It will provide finance and tech relief for startups. This means increased access to funding that will grow the startup ecosystem. It will be easier for startups to fund their operations by leveraging the grants and loans that will be available to them. 
    • Companies labelled as startups will benefit from some tax reliefs and incentives under the Act. These labelled startups are eligible for pioneer status incentives and other tax reliefs. Labelled startups with at least ten employees where 60% of the employees have no prior work experience within three years of graduation or any vocational program have access to percentage-based tax relief. 

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  • Apply for the Keeling Curve Prize Application 2024 |up to $50,000

    Apply for the Keeling Curve Prize Application 2024 |up to $50,000

    The Keeling Curve Prize, the flagship program of the Global Warming Mitigation Project, awards $50,000 annually to each of ten global projects that demonstrate the ability to reduce, replace, or remove greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and oceans.

    The Keeling Curve Prize is more than a monetary reward; it accelerates growth for many qualified climate leaders at the rate required to accomplish meaningful and long-term emissions reductions across the globe.

  • U.S. Institute of Peace Generation Change Fellows Program |Fully-funded

    U.S. Institute of Peace Generation Change Fellows Program |Fully-funded

    The Generation Change Fellows Program works with young leaders all over the world to encourage collaboration, resilience, and capacity as they transform their communities. It is a collaboration between the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) and the University of Southern California’s Center for Religion and Civic Culture.

    Generation Change Fellows Program in Guatemala

    USIP is pleased to announce that our next Generation Change Fellows Program will take place in Guatemala. The program will take place between the end of November and the beginning of December 2023.

    Generation Change Fellows Program Background

    With over 1.2 billion people across the globe below the age of 35, young people have the opportunity to be powerful agents of change. However, as they navigate the difficult transition from adolescence to adulthood, they can be tempted by external parties or ideologies and hindered by corruption, high unemployment rates, and discrimination, sometimes being drawn into violent extremism or electoral violence.

    Even the most dedicated young leaders face challenges and burnout as they work to create change. They often work in isolation, or lack the knowledge, skills, and resources to maximize their efforts and increase their personal resilience. USIP developed the Generation Change Fellows Program (GCFP) to counter this isolation through a family-like community of practice, to augment the existing knowledge and skills of participants through mentorship and training, and to partner with them in community-led peacebuilding initiatives.

    GCFP carefully selects small cohorts of dedicated peacebuilders aged 18-35 through a highly competitive application process. Tackling some of the world’s most difficult challenges-from countering violent extremism to enhancing gender equality-these Fellows hold leadership roles within their local communities. The program is currently active in Africa (Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Somalia, Sudan, Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria) and the Middle East (Jordan and Yemen).

    The 24-month Fellows Program—which includes access to Global Campus courses for ongoing learning—provides these young civic leaders with the following skills and experiences:

    Conflict Management Skills

    Developing the core conflict management skills of active listening, relationship building, negotiation, mediation and dialogue and working cooperatively to find mutually agreeable solutions among parties.

    Leadership Development Skills

    Providing emerging leaders with practical skills in communication, leadership presence, and story-telling to help them articulate their vision and mission more effectively and create healthier, more stable organizations.

    A Dynamic Community of Civic Leaders

    Creating lasting relationships built on trust so that Fellows are able to turn to one another for advice and assistance both digitally and in person.

    Participatory Action Research (PAR)

    U.N. Resolution 2250 places youth at the center of the peacebuilding agenda. The Generation Change program has launched an initiative to build the capacity of Generation Change Fellows to facilitate community-based, participatory research to increase the voice of youth in local and national peacebuilding efforts and policymaking.

    The Peaceworks publication “Participatory Action Research for Advancing Youth-Led Peacebuilding in Kenya” documents six Generation Change Fellows’ work with PAR in their communities. This work is further documented in the short film, “When Youth Build Peace: Participatory Action Research in Kenya.”

    The Generation Change Fellows Program is implemented in partnership with USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture.

    Generation Change Fellows Program in the Pacific Islands

    USIP is delighted to announce that the application for the Generation Change Fellows Program in the Pacific Islands is now open. The program will focus on training youth leaders (ages 18-35) from the Pacific Islands, who have experience in peacebuilding, in a 5-day training on prejudice awareness and reduction, effective leadership and conflict transformation.

    The training will take place in March, 2024 in Fiji. The deadline to apply is Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at 11:59pm EST. To apply, please visit the application form.

    If you have any questions, please contact Natalia Rodriguez Caceres at nrodriguezcaceres@usip.org.

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  • Become a Coordinating Ambassador for One Young World |Fully-funded

    Become a Coordinating Ambassador for One Young World |Fully-funded

    About Our Coordinating Ambassadors

    Although the One Young World Summits are fantastic and inspiring events, the actual work begins after each Summit. All Delegates are tasked with making a good effect in their countries, communities, and organizations as One Young World Ambassadors. Since 2010, our global community of 17,000+ young leaders has positively influenced over 41.5 million individuals through activities.

    Coordinating Ambassadors are the community’s backbone, bridging the gap between the One Young World staff in London and thousands of Ambassadors throughout the world.

    What You’ll Receive:

    • Fully funded place to attend the One Young World Summit ✓
    • Join a close-knit regional team ✓
    • Build deeper connections with a network of like-minded individuals ✓
    • Work on engagements and events that interest you ✓
    • Prioritized access to leadership growth opportunities from One Young World ✓
    • Comprehensive training and support ✓
    • Gain management and communications experience ✓

    Regions We’re Recruiting For:

    • Canada
    • USA
    • North Africa
    • Asia

    Learn more about these regions here.

    How to Apply: To become a Coordinating Ambassador for your region, complete the form below by December 8, 2023. Selected applicants will be invited for an informal interview. The role spans from January 2024 to December 2025.

    Note: You can only apply if you have attended a One Young World Summit and become an Ambassador.

    What We’re Looking For:

    • Enjoyment of connecting with others and building relationships
    • Passion for One Young World’s goals and Ambassador activities
    • Action-oriented individuals driven to make an impact
    • High proficiency in written and spoken English
    • Ability to commit 3-4 hours per week
    • Personal access to a computer and internet

    What You’ll Do: One Young World Coordinating Ambassadors sustain engagement with Ambassadors in their region by:

    • Coordinating activities to engage regional Ambassadors.
    • Collaborating with the regional leadership team.
    • Identifying candidates for ‘Ambassador Spotlight.’
    • Contributing to monthly regional newsletters.
    • Supplying content for regional social media accounts.

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  • 3MTT List of Successful Candidates (How to Check If you’re Shortlisted)

    3MTT List of Successful Candidates (How to Check If you’re Shortlisted)

    33MTT has produced a detailed list of successful candidates for the 3MTT program’s first round. MTT List of Successful Candidates – How to Find Out If You’ve Been Selected

    Candidates that have been shortlisted can check this list to learn if they have been selected.

    Before we begin, it is important to note that this is only the first batch of instruction. Nothing to worry about if your name does not appear on the list.

    For this first batch, only 30,000 candidates are shortlisted. Why so?

    Here’s why:

    NITDA is employing a strategy called 1-10-100 in training candidates. What this means is that, the first batch will train 1% of candidates, then they will go ahead to train 10% of the candidates. And then finally they will train 100% of candidates. Hence, 1-10-100.

    Since the target number of candidates to train is 3 million, 1% of 3 million is 30,000. so this first batch will train only 30,000 candidates.

    For the next batch, 3MTT will shortlist 10%, which will amount to three hundred thousand candidates (300, 000). If you’re not on this batch, hopefully, you’ll be on the next.

    Even so, if you’re not on the next batch, be rest assured you’ll be on the third batch where NITDA will deploy heavy resources to train the remaining candidates

    3MTT Shortlisted Candidates Status Assessment

    The Nitda 3MTT Dashboard Will Display Your Only Shortlist Status As Follows:

    1). Shortlisted: You have been chosen to move on to the next round of the 3MMT selection process if the message “Shortlisted” appears on your dashboard.

    Please take note that you could be required to take a Computer Based Test (CBT) at a designated date. You will be informed of this by email or through your dashboard, depending on how you registered.

    2). Under Review: If “Under Review” appears on your dashboard, it indicates that management is reviewing the application you successfully submitted. After the review, it will finally read “Shortlisted” or “Not Selected.”

    3). “Not Selected”: If “Not Selected” appears on your 3mtt dashboard, it indicates that your application was rejected for a variety of reasons, such as failing to satisfy the requirements or the fact that all of the available spots were taken. You might be automatically enrolled in the program’s next round, or you might need to reapply when registration for the following batch starts.

    Interpreting the 3MTT Shortlisted Status Indicators:

    The status indicators on your 3mtt dashboard provide valuable insights into your application’s progress:

    • “Shortlisted”: If your status is “Shortlisted,” congratulations! You have been selected for further consideration and may be invited to the next stage of the selection process.
    • “Under Review”: If your status is “Under Review,” your application is still being evaluated by the selection committee. Continue to monitor your dashboard for updates.
    • “Not Selected”: If your status is “Not Selected,” unfortunately, your application was not selected for this round. However, you may be eligible to apply for future 3MTT programs.

    3MTT List of Successful Candidates

    To check the list of shortlisted candidates for your name, click the link below:

    Check here

    FAQs:

    How often should I check my 3MTT application status?

    Regularly check your 3mtt dashboard to stay informed about your application status. The selection committee may update your status at any time.

    What if I forgot my 3mtt dashboard password?

    Click the “Forgot Password” link on the login page and follow the instructions to reset your password.

    What if I have questions about my 3MTT application status?

    Contact the 3mtt support team through the provided contact channels or email [email protected] for assistance.

    What does it mean if my application status is “Under Review”?

    An “Under Review” status indicates that your application is still being evaluated by the selection committee. Please allow sufficient time for the review process to conclude.

    What if my 3MTT application was not shortlisted?

    While not being shortlisted may be disappointing, it does not necessarily reflect your overall potential. The 3MTT program is highly competitive, and various factors contribute to the selection process. Encourage yourself to continue pursuing your tech aspirations and explore alternative opportunities.

    When will I receive updates on my application status?

    Application status updates are typically provided through email notifications and on the 3mtt dashboard. Stay informed by checking your email regularly and accessing the dashboard periodically.

    How can I check my 3MTT application status without logging in?

    Currently, checking your application status requires logging in to the 3mtt dashboard. However, NITDA may introduce alternative methods in the future.

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  • Call for Applications: OMLA Fellowship Program For Young African Innovators |Training, Mentorship, and $500 fund

    Call for Applications: OMLA Fellowship Program For Young African Innovators |Training, Mentorship, and $500 fund

    Application is now open for OMLA Fellowship Program For Young African Innovators |Training, Mentorship, and $500 fund

    OMLA Fellows are Trained in

    • Leadership for a better future
    • Sustainability
    • Social innovation and social entrepreneurship

    IDEALLY, WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

    Young people who want to be part of the OMLA movement of 1 million young Africans that will guide Africa to a better future by 2030.

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    Terms of the fellowship OMLA Fellowship Program For Young African Innovators

    OMLA Fellows will be selected for one year. Each OMLA fellow will receive a monthly fellowship stipend for $50 to cover costs of internet and other logistics incurred for training OMLA stars. In addition to intensive training and network building, OMLA will offer Fellows professional development support, including mentorship and a $500 for professional development support (given at the successful completion of the fellowship year).

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    Eligibility Criteria

    • Under 40 years of age
    • Based in Africa
    • Fluent in English.
    • Have the habit of reading and be committed to it; should be able to read and give an assessment of at least 3 out of six recommended books within nine (9) months.
    • Have reliable access to a fast and stable internet connection.
    • Able to commit at least one year as an OMLA Fellow (This is not a full-time commitment. You can do this fellowship while you stay on your job).
    • Able to travel.

    OMLA Curriculum

    The OMLA curriculum (a combination of online and onsite training) is a journey in 4 phases- Skills (Community Change projects), Values (Leadership), African Studies and OMLAx (OMLA Alumni community).

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    As a tool to inspire a new generation of leaders in Africa; the curriculum is being developed systematically, starting with the OMLA Fellows with differing step-down approaches for OMLA Stars (young leaders trained by the OMLA Fellows) and OMLA Starlets (young leaders trained by the OMLA Stars). The phases encompass the focal points of the OMLA vision which is to train a million young Africans in leadership for a better future, sustainability, social innovation, and social entrepreneurship

    Deadline: January 20, 2024

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  • Call for Applications: TechWomen Leadership Program 2024 in the USA |Fully Funded

    Call for Applications: TechWomen Leadership Program 2024 in the USA |Fully Funded

    TechWomen Leadership Program 2024 in the USA. TechWomen brings together emerging women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East for a mentorship and exchange program with their professional counterparts in the United States.

    TechWomen Leadership Program connects individuals to networks, tools, and expertise that will help them reach their greatest potential.

    Throughout the five-week program, participants participate in project-based mentorships at leading companies in the San Francisco Bay Area or Chicago, attend professional development workshops and networking events, and travel to Washington, DC for targeted meetings and special events.

    ALSO APPLY: Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme 2023/2024 for full-time Master’s study in the United Kingdom

    TechWomen Leadership Program 2024 in the USA Eligibility Requirements

    Applicants must:

    • Be women with, at minimum, two years full-time professional experience in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields. Please note that internships and other unpaid work experience does not count toward the two-year professional experience requirement.
    • Have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree/four-year university degree or equivalent.
    • Be proficient in written and spoken English.
    • Be citizens and permanent residents of Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan or Zimbabwe at the time of application and while participating in the program.
    • Be eligible to obtain a U.S. J-1 exchange visitor visa.
    • Not have applied for an immigrant visa to the United States (other than the Diversity Immigrant Visa, also known as the “visa lottery”) in the past five years.
    • Not hold U.S. citizenship or be a U.S. legal permanent resident.

    Preference will be given to applicants who:

    • Demonstrate themselves as emerging leaders in their chosen professional track through their work experience, volunteer experience, community activities and education.
    • Are committed to return to their home countries to share what they have learned and mentor women and girls.
    • Have limited or no prior experience in the United States.
    • Have a proven record of voluntary or public service in their communities.
    • Have a demonstrated track record of entrepreneurialism and commitment to innovation.
    • Demonstrate a willingness to participate in exchange programs, welcome opportunities for mentoring and new partnership development, and exhibit confidence and maturity.

    TechWomen encourages people with diverse backgrounds and skills to apply, including individuals with disabilities.

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    AWARD DETAILS

    Covered Costs

    The following costs are covered by the TechWomen Leadership Program 2024 in the USA:

    • Roundtrip international airfare from participant home country to the United States
    • Domestic airfare from San Francisco or Chicago to Washington, D.C.
    • Housing in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, California, Emeryville, California or Chicago, Illinois during the mentorship period
    • Meals and incidentals
    • Hotel stay in Washington, D.C.
    • Public transportation to the participant’s host company
    • Local transportation to group program events in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Illinois, and Washington, D.C.

    Participants are responsible for the cost of any non program activities such as independent sightseeing and cultural events, as well as any non program-related domestic or international travel.

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    Housing

    TechWomen participants will be housed in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, California, Emeryville, California or Chicago, Illinois, depending on the location of the participant’s host company. Participants will share an apartment with a fellow Emerging Leader. Each participant will have her own private bedroom, while the living room and kitchen will be shared.

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    TechWomen 2024 Timeline:

    • The 2024 TechWomen application is now open and will close on January 10, 2024 at 09:00AM PST (GMT-08:00).
    • Applicants will be notified of the status of their application (non-select or semi-finalist) no later than April 30, 2024.
    • Final decisions will be made no later than May 31, 2024.
    • All applicants will be notified of the results of their application.

    Apply here

    For More Information:

    Visit the Official Webpage of the TechWomen 2024 Emerging Leaders Program

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  • Apply Now: Guaranty Trust Fund Managers Entry Level Programme 2024 for young Nigerian graduates

    Apply Now: Guaranty Trust Fund Managers Entry Level Programme 2024 for young Nigerian graduates

    Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) is a market-leading financial services institution headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.

    GT is looking for you to join our team of talented and dynamic professionals as we continue to push the boundaries of excellent service. You will benefit from our cutting-edge training program and our creative workspaces, which are designed to foster brilliance and inspire personal development.

    Guaranty Trust Fund Managers Entry Level Programme  Eligibility Criteria

    • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a reputable university
    • Five (5) O ’Level credits including English and Mathematics
    • Must be 26 years old or younger
    • Must have completed NYSC

    Guaranty Trust Fund Managers Entry Level Programme  Benefits

    Paid annual leave

    • Robust health insurance
    • Gym membership
    • Regular team bonding and retreats
    • Vibrant workspaces with open door setting
    • Access to collaborative tools
    • Professional Membership Subscription
    • Mentorship
    • Other Staff welfare initiatives

    For More Information:

    Visit the Official Webpage of the Guaranty Trust Fund Managers Entry Level Programme 2024

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  • Cybersafe Foundation CyberGirls Fellowship Program 2024 for young girls and women

    Cybersafe Foundation CyberGirls Fellowship Program 2024 for young girls and women

    The CyberGirls Fellowship is a free one-year fellowship program that provides girls and women aged 18 to 28 with globally sought-after cybersecurity skills, preparing them to begin a career in cybersecurity and assisting them to seize decent work opportunities in Africa and around the world.

    The fellowship strives to improve the socioeconomic well-being of African females through training, coaching, and placement.

    During the one-year duration of this fellowship, you will receive hands-on cybersecurity training, become certification-ready, and may be eligible for paid internship/job shadowing opportunities.

    Cybersafe Foundation CyberGirls Fellowship Program Program Details

    The learning journey begins with cybersecurity fundamentals and moves on to more specialised niche cybersecurity learning paths which fellows will decide on midway through the fellowship.

    • Cloud Security
    • Critical Infrastructure Security
    • DevSecOps
    • Digital Forensics and Threat Intelligence
    • Governance Risk and Compliance
    • Incident Analysis/Response (SOC Analyst Level 1)
    • Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing

    Cybersafe Foundation CyberGirls Fellowship Program Eligibility Requirements

    You can be a part of the fellowship if you;

    • are a Female aged 18 – 28 years old as of the commencement of the fellowship (25th March 2024)
    • are a citizen and resident of an African country and passionate about (starting a career in) cybersecurity
    • are proficient in English and have completed High school/Secondary school
    • can withstand the pressures of an intensive hands-on technical training
    • have access to the internet and are willing to devote fully to 8 months of intensive training
    • do not have a job in cybersecurity or possess a major cybersecurity certification that can land you one
    • are not participating in any similarly timed tech fellowship or boot camp.

    Application Deadline: 11th December 2023, 12 pm (WAT)

    Please note: Individuals living with disabilities that do not impede their ability to use a computer are welcome to apply.

    Apply here

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    Visit the Official Webpage of the Cybersafe Foundation CyberGirls Fellowship Program 2024

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  • GoldenMorn Agripreneur Series 5 Agric Training for Youth

    GoldenMorn Agripreneur Series 5 Agric Training for Youth

    KEY HIGHLIGHTS

    •  A 2-day Webinar on sustainable agricultural operations.
    • Learn how to develop a circular business model.
    • Stand a chance to pitch your business to get seed funding.

    CRITERIA

    • Must be in the grains value chain.
    • Open to entrepreneurs aged 18-35 years.
    • Sector: Grains sector

    Benefits

    You would learn sustainable ways of building your agric business.

    Also an opportunity to pitch for a SEED GRANT for your agribusiness.

    They offer services such as:

    • Business Loan Processing ( No Collateral Loan, Local & Foreign Lenders )
    • Business Registration : CAC, TIN, EXPORT LICENSE, SCUM, NAFDAC
    • Business Support Services
    • Printing & Branding

    Pls contact us:
    +234 802 701 2833
    +234 806 722 5608

    Powered by: GOLDEN MORN

    Signed:
    GMG TEAM
    www.gmgrowers.com.ng

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  • The UGANDA – JAPAN Connect Program 2024 for early-stage startup

    The UGANDA – JAPAN Connect Program 2024 for early-stage startup

    Are you a young entrepreneur eager to put your concept to the test? Are you an early-stage startup looking for your first clients and preparing for investment? The UJ Connect Accelerator program is your starting point for converting your idea into a viable business.

    UJ Connect is a project supported by the Japanese government through JICA (Japan International Corporation Agency) in support of the Uganda Ministry of ICT and National Guidance in attaining the pillars of the Uganda Digital Transformation Roadmap in line with the Digital Uganda Vision 2040.

    The goal of this program is to support early-stage entrepreneurs to achieve more revenues and investments. The UJ Connect program will provide workshops, peer support and customized mentoring to get your idea/business model to achieve “product-market fit” as well as an opportunity to consult Japanese investors and companies for materializing and scaling up your business.

    Application Requirements

    • A business/idea that leverages ICT to provide innovative solutions that solve pain points as well as scale beyond the Ugandan market.
    • It should be an early stage solution that is yet to raise a significant amount of investment and would like to be prepared to raise initial investment through this program.

    Program Details

    • The program starts in February 2024 and will run for three (3) months.
    • You will join a group of 15-20 entrepreneurs working on their own ideas.
    • The accelerator will end with a Demo Day (Pitch Day) event where entrepreneurs get to pitch their startups to Ugandan, regional, and global investors, including Japanese venture capital firms.

    For More Information:

    Visit the Official Webpage of the UGANDA – JAPAN Connect Program 2024

    Application Deadline: December 1st 2023.

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  • UN OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Programme 2024 (Fully Funded to Geneva)

    UN OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Programme 2024 (Fully Funded to Geneva)

    The Minorities Fellowship Programme (MFP), which began in 2005, is OHCHR’s most comprehensive training program for human rights and minority rights defenders from national or ethnic, religious, and linguistic minorities.

    By the end of the MFP, the fellows should have a comprehensive understanding of the United Nations system, international human rights treaties and mechanisms in general, and those related to minorities in particular. Fellows should also be able to train others in their communities/organizations.

    The Programme further serves as an opportunity for human rights activists working towards the protection and promotion of minority rights to expand their partners’ base. They do this by building a strategic dialogue with fellow activists from across the globe, the United Nations, and relevant Geneva-based NGOs, amongst other partners.

    The Programme is offered in three linguistic components: English, Russian, and Arabic.

    UN OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Programme Requirements

    1. The candidate must belong to a national, ethnic, linguistic or religious minority group (persons who do not belong to a minority group will not be taken into consideration, even if they have close links with minority communities and/or organizations).

      Note: If your community identifies as indigenous, please do not apply to this programme but to our Indigenous Fellowship Programme. Please note that the Indigenous Fellowship is a separate programme and has different application forms and deadlines.

    2. Formal education should not be a limitation to participation in the Minorities Fellowship Programme, if relevant experience can be demonstrated.
    3. Candidates should have ability, willingness and possibility to train other persons belonging to minorities upon return to their respective communities/organizations, and should agree to do so.
    4. Candidates must have good working knowledge of the language in which the programme is imparted.
    5. The candidate should be proposed—and his/her candidacy supported—by his/her organization and/or community. It is desirable that the sponsoring organization
      •    has a firm constituency or membership in the minority;
      •    is representative of minority issues;
      •    undertakes work on minority issues; and
      •    is composed of persons belonging to minorities.
    6. The overall goal of the Minorities Fellowship Programme is to offer persons belonging to minorities the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in the field of international human rights in order to assist their organizations and communities in protecting and promoting human and minority rights. Therefore, it is important that the candidate proposed and nominated by a minority organization or community be someone who will return to his or her NGO to work in this field.

    UN OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Programme Benefits

    The MFP takes place in Geneva, Switzerland. Fellows are entitled to:

    • a return ticket (economy class) from the country of residence to Geneva;
    • basic health insurance for the duration of the Programme; and
    • a stipend to cover modest accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of the Programme.

    How to apply UN OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Programme

    Fellowship application forms are available in English | Russian | Arabic.

    Both parts I and II of the application form must be filled in and signed. In addition, application forms need to be accompanied by an official recommendation letter from the nominating organization or community. Fellowship applications will only be taken into consideration if they are fully completed.

    Interested candidates should submit their application indicating “Application to the 2024 Minorities Fellowship Programme” as subject either by e-mail* to ohchr-fellowship@un.org or by post to:

    Mr. Morse Caoagas Flores
    Coordinator, Indigenous & Minorities Fellowship Programmes
    Indigenous Peoples and Minorities Section
    Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
    48, Avenue Giuseppe-Motta, Office 2-05
    CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland

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    Visit the Official Webpage of the UN OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Programme 2024

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  • Call for Applications: Nerdzfactory Mini Job Fair For Youth From All Industries

    Call for Applications: Nerdzfactory Mini Job Fair For Youth From All Industries

    Call for Applications: Nerdzfactory Mini Job Fair For SMEs From All Industries

    SMEs from all industries are encouraged to apply! Participate in our Mini Job Fair to have access to a pool of IT professionals with core tech skills and soft skills to fuel your business’s growth.

    About Nerdzfactory Company

    NerdzFactory is a startup that uses technology to improve both human capital outcomes and business outcomes and processes. Nerdzfactory’s enterprises, DesignU and CodeTutor, are on a mission to provide wealth to every individual, organization, and institution on the planet.

    About the Mini Job Fair

    The NerdzFactory Company Mini Job Fair is where innovation meets human capital development and business process enhancement. Our Mini Job Fair is designed to be all SMEs only pass to improve their business processes by offering access to a pool of tech talents that are well equipped with workplace skills to supercharge organization’s growth.

    Available Skillset

    ● Graphics Design
    ● Product Design
    ● Digital Marketing
    ● Social Media Management
    ● Content Creation

    Mini Fair Details

    ➔ Date: Friday 8th December, 2023
    ➔ Time: 12:00am
    ➔ Venue: NerdzFactory HQ, 2b Insha Allah Street, Ramat Crescent, Ogudu GRA, Ojota, Lagos.

    For More Information;
    Contact NerdzFactory Company via Email – info@nerdzfactory.co
    Phone Number -2349164638956

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  • Call for Applications: Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator Program 2024

    Call for Applications: Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator Program 2024

    The Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator is Africa’s premier incubator for female-led and established businesses. It is consistent with calls for greater diversity in technology and entrepreneurship, as well as more opportunities for women to acquire entrepreneurial and leadership skills. This is in line with the bank’s Sustainability and Community Engagement strategy, and it focuses on fostering innovation, infrastructure, and technology.

    This program is an initiative of Standard Chartered Bank Zambia in partnership with BongoHive, following the successful implementation of the Women in Tech program in Kenya, Nigeria, and Bahrain to mention a few.

    Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator Eligibility

    They are seeking to recruit the best entrepreneurial minds of women-led startup teams using digital technology as a key driver of innovation in business.

    • The business owner must be a Zambian female founder or co-founder over 18 years of age and with an equal or majority stake.
    • The business must be based and operating in Zambia.
    • The business must already be using digital technology, or have a clear need to incorporate digital technology to enable their business to grow.
    • The business owner must be of Zambian nationality.
    • The business must have been registered with PACRA for at least 3 months.
    • The business owner may be seeking support for customer, product, and/or business model development.
    • Key persons of the business (preferably 2 founders) must be available to undertake the 3-month virtual incubation program from March to May 2024.
    • The top 6 winners of the incubation program must be able to attend a 6-month acceleration program from June 3, 2024 to December 3, 2024.
    • The prize fund is primarily for building the digital technology and any balance to be used in the business.

    Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator Benefits

    • Business Incubation: Three (3) months of learning experience in business management and operations in-person
    • Personalized Mentorship: Personalised mentorship for all participants & their business needs
    • Planning and Support: Access to legal, accounting, financial planning & tech support
    • Networking & Expert help: Access to networking opportunities with fellow successful applicants and industry experts
    • Alumni Opportunity: An opportunity to join BongoHive’s supportive Alumni Network
    • Funding Opportunities: $10,000 equity-free grant seed funding for the top six (6) finalists from the incubation programme to assist with the implementation of technology in their businesses.
    • Continued Support: Six (6) months ongoing support from Standard Chartered, BongoHive & a network of coaches and mentors to assist with go-to-market strategies and scaling-up for the top six (6) finalists.

    Deadline: January 12, 2024

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  • Call for Applications: Africa Matters Ambassadors Program 2024 for young Africans

    Call for Applications: Africa Matters Ambassadors Program 2024 for young Africans

    The Africa Matter Ambassador Program (AMAP) aims to remove the programmed curse that is threatening Africa’s future. AMAP is a 12-month virtual African leadership development program in which successful applicants get capacity development training, cross-continental networks, industry mentorship, and guidance via the implementation of Community Engagement Projects (CEPs).

    The virtual program is followed by 6 months of comprehensive evaluation processes to assess CEP progress and examine program contributions to participants’ holistic development as active community change-makers. At the end of the program, AMAP Ambassadors emerge with a strong network of young African leaders, mentors, a certificate of participation, a scalable community-based project, and newly acquired skills.

    Africa Matters Ambassadors Program Requirements

    • For the 2024 cohort, 20 young African persons between the ages 18 – 29 will form part of this program from the following countries: Ghana, Cameroon, Rwanda, Tanzania, Namibia, Angola, Malawi, South Africa, Tunisia, Zambia and Sierra Leone.

    The non-residential online development program will be conducted in English and will officially start in March 2024 and end in February 2025.

    For More Information:

    Visit the Official Webpage of the Africa Matters Ambassadors Program 2024

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  • Call for Applications: Leventis Foundation Nigeria Training Programme in Modern and Sustainable Agriculture 2024

    Call for Applications: Leventis Foundation Nigeria Training Programme in Modern and Sustainable Agriculture 2024

    The Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) is a humanitarian organization dedicated to teaching students and farmers contemporary and sustainable agricultural practices, as well as the wise use of natural resources.

    Since 1987, the Foundation has provided agricultural training to youths and farmers, and it currently operates six agricultural training schools throughout Nigeria’s several agro-ecological zones. The Leventis Foundation and the relevant state governments co-fund the schools in the FCT, Osun, Kano, and Gombe states.

    All the schools offer training to young people (male and female) desirous of making a good career in farming and agribusiness. The comprehensive one-year training exposes the participants to several areas of agriculture, agricultural value chains and other farm businesses.

    The objective of the training, which is FREE OF ALL COSTS to the beneficiary, is to create in Nigeria, generations of committed young practical farmers who will act as a catalyst for an agricultural revolution in their communities while advancing the food system.

    Admission is open to both male and female candidates. Tuition and boarding (including feeding) are provided free of charge for successful candidates throughout the course.

    Leventis Foundation Nigeria Training Programme Requirements

    Applicants should fulfill the following conditions among others:

    a.) Be physically fit.

    b.) Ability to read and write in English (evidence of a minimum of secondary leaving school certificate may be required).

    c.) Aged between 18 and 40 years old.

    d.) Pass both written and oral test prior to final selection.

    e.) Should demonstrate a perceivable interest in agriculture.

    f.) Proof of a farming background is an advantage.

    Leventis Foundation Nigeria Training Programme Application Procedure

    Application in the applicant’s handwriting including concrete information in respect of each of the above requirements together with a letter signed by the chairman or secretary of the candidate’s Local Government of origin, or an attestation letter from a Justice of  Peace (JP), two (2) recent passport size photographs, three (3) references and photocopies of academic qualifications(s) or relevant documents should be forwarded to any of the addresses below, preferably, to the school of choice;

    1. Leventis Foundation/Osun State

    Agricultural Training School

    Imo, P.M.B. 5074, Ilesa

    Osun State

    1. Leventis Foundation/Kano State

    Agricultural Training School

    Panda, Albasu Local Government

    P.M.B. 3555, Kano

    Kano State

    1. Leventis Foundation/Gombe State

    Agricultural Training School

    Tumu, Akko Local Government

    Gombe State

    1. Leventis Foundation/FCT

    Agricultural Training School

    Yaba, Abaji Area Council

    P.M.B. 001, Abaji,

    Abuja.

    1. The General Manager (Technical and Training)

    Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) Ltd/Gte

    No 2, Leventis Close, Central Business District,

    P.O. Box 20351, Garki Abuja, FCT.

    www.leventisfoundation.org.ng

    In addition to the one-year training, Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) offers a variety of consultancy services and targeted short courses in several aspects of agriculture e.g. processing and packaging, Poultry production, vegetable production, bee-keeping, honey production, fish farming, mushroom production, value chain development, feed formulation, greenhouse farming and hydroponics, urban farming and climate-smart agriculture e.t.c.

    Application Deadline: Friday 15th December, 2023

    Screening/Examination comes up on Saturday 16th December, 2023

    For further inquiries, please contact:

    Mrs. Janet Egbe-Owoicho, Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) Ltd/Gte

    Email: leventisfoundation@gmail.com, Telephone: 0708 552 4233

    Application Deadline: 15th December, 2023

    For More Information:

    Visit the Official Webpage of the Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) One-Year Training Programme 2023/2024

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  • Call For Applications: Lagos State Agripreneurship Training Programme 2024

    Call For Applications: Lagos State Agripreneurship Training Programme 2024

    The Lagos Agripreneurship Program (LAP) was conceived of by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu as an intervention program aimed at creating jobs, alleviating poverty, and ensuring food security through the training and empowerment of women and youths as Agripreneurs in modern agricultural practices.

    Lagos State Agripreneurship Training Programme Benefits

    This is In line with the roles of the Ministry of Agriculture in the T.H.E.M.E.S. PLUS developmental agenda of the State Government which includes Capacity Building, Wealth and employment Generation, and Ensuring Food Security, among others. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for placement into a One-Month Training in Poultry, Piggery, Aquaculture, Vegetable Value Chains, E-Agric, and Agribusiness at the Agricultural Training Institute, Araga, Epe.

    At the completion of training, participants will also undergo a minimum of 3 months of internship and mentorship phase in their chosen value chains.

    Lagos State Agripreneurship Training Programme Eligibility

    Unemployed women and youth with a passion for agriculture who must:

    • Possess a minimum of Senior Secondary School Certificate.
    • Have a satisfactory physical/health condition.
    • Be between the ages of 18-35 for males and 18-40 years for females.

    Lagos State Agripreneurship Training Programme Application Process

    • Qualified Applicants are required to visit the LAP APPLICATION PORTAL to fill the online application form.
    • Applicants should follow the online instructions on filling the registration form and upload the required documents (Applicant’s LASRRA Card and Academic Credentials)
    • Applicants are advised to take pictures of the above-mentioned documents and store them on their smartphones, Tablets, or Laptop / Desktop computers prior to accessing the registration portal. This is for the ease of uploading the documents on request.
    • Applicants are instructed to fill in all required details as failing to do so would render their application incomplete
    • Shortlisted candidates will be notified through SMS to attempt an online Aptitude Test on dates to be slated for each month.

     Deadline: Unspecified

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  • Apply Now: Application Opens for 3MTT Program Community Manager Job Position

    Apply Now: Application Opens for 3MTT Program Community Manager Job Position

    The 3MTT Community Manager is responsible for:

    • Leading, building, and maintaining 3MTT’s community of technical talent and its initiatives within your state (internally and externally) and scalable programs that attract a broad, diverse group of aspiring Nigerian Technologists and prepare them for the tech workforce as well as other opportunities in the digital economy in your state
    • Leading the community and owning the brand of 3MTT in your state to animate existing and attract new community members and fellows to the program. Build and own state-specific and regional strategy, outreach and messaging for the community at large
    • Building models, metrics of success and growth strategies, ensuring long-term success and growth of the 3MTT community within your state.
    • Supporting the team to develop and track metrics for measuring learner progress and selection effectiveness.
    • Overseeing the sourcing of volunteer facilitators, experts, venues, hubs and other stakeholders to host meetups and other events in Nigeria.

    Developer Ecosystem Engagement:

    • Define community building and engagement strategy for your state.
    • Stimulate advocacy, oversee production and deliver community engagement material
    • Develop programs and materials to facilitate a contribution to talent on-ramping within your state.
    • Represent the initiative at conferences, organise and deliver meetups in your state
    • Create opportunities to engage with relevant partners in a way that generates maximum value for the 3MTT community. Driving meaningful engagements with key stakeholders within your state and the wider ecosystem.

    Community Outreach:

    • Create programs to increase 3MTT’s brand awareness for developers and key stakeholders within the ecosystem in your state.
    • Manage and optimise outreach budget across community engagement, advertising, content marketing, events, etc

    3MTT Fellowship Pipeline:

    • Nurture the 3MTT community pipeline and ensure that it’s active and sustainable to track the performance of the community members in your state.
    • Drive increasing community engagement in our members through developer meetups, expert sessions, workshops, events etc.
    • Design systems that enable enough facilitation hours to effectively invest in learners to get them fit for 3MTT fellowship & tech workforce
    • Iterate program design and program management methods to improve efficiency and scale your reach tenfold and beyond

    About You

    • You can provide leadership and define structures for growing a community within your state.
    • You understand that what gets measured is what gets done and you balance a focus on the numbers that matter.
    • You are willing to explore, test, and pilot innovative approaches that create opportunities to scale and nurture a community of Nigerian technical talent in your state.
    • You are deeply aligned with 3MTT core values and believe strongly in developing and investing in diverse communities of talent
    • Inclusivity and impact are two of your driving forces.
    • You care for, believe in, and understand the future of Nigeria’s technology scene, are comfortable engaging with technologists and are committed to leadership in support of others.
    • You are a people manager and a thoughtful, data-driven program designer and programme manager

    Requirements

    As the ideal candidate for this role, you should have:

    • Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant managerial experience and strong leadership skills.
    • A deep understanding of the Nigeria developer ecosystem will be a plus (other notable community management experience will be a plus)
    • Understanding of how to leverage technology and build scalable systems, programs, and teams without compromising quality
    • Have outstanding written and spoken communication skills as well as good listening skills
    • Are a self-starter who can accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
    • Have a high level of attention to detail and organisation
    • Strong professional relationship-building skills
    • Proven initiative and persistence. You look for creative ways to overcome obstacles.

    About 3MTT

    The 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, a critical part of the Renewed Hope agenda, is aimed at building Nigeria’s technical talent backbone to power our digital economy and position Nigeria as a net talent exporter. The first phase of the programme, executed in collaboration with NITDA, will involve multiple stakeholders including fellows, training providers, partners, and placement organisations.

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  • UK ONE Youth Ambassador Programme 2023

    UK ONE Youth Ambassador Programme 2023

    If you agree that everyone should lead a life of dignity and opportunity everywhere, then apply for the “UK ONE Youth Ambassador Programme 2023” to make a difference in the fight against extreme poverty!

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  • Call for Applications: MultiChoice Earthshot Prize For Innovative Climate-change Solutions (Up to £5 million)

    Call for Applications: MultiChoice Earthshot Prize For Innovative Climate-change Solutions (Up to £5 million)

    The Earthshot Prize was created to uncover and grow answers to our planet’s problems this decade.

    The quest for the next Earthshot Prize 2024 Winners has begun, and MultiChoice is honored to be an Official Nominator.

    The Earthshot award, which will be launched in 2020, is an ambitious global environmental award meant to uncover, celebrate, and grow the best solutions to help restore our planet.

    The Earthshot Prize will pay one million pounds to five annual winners whose solutions contribute the most to our five Earthshots.

    Nominations will be thoroughly reviewed before being chosen by Prince William and The Earthshot Prize Council.

    As an Official Nominator, we are one of over 300 organizations from across the world, invited to submit nominations, selected for our ability to identify the most impactful solutions across all sectors, from grassroots to businesses.

    We face our greatest challenge; to regenerate the place we all call home in the next ten years. In order to achieve this, we must retain the urgency of this crucial decade,
    but turn pessimism into optimism and decisive action. We believe in the power of human ingenuity to prove to us all that the seemingly impossible is possible.

    The Earthshot Prize will consider solutions which make tangible progress towards one of the five Earthshots. They should be beyond idea stage, have tested their solution in-field or with target audiences, and are at a ‘tipping point’ for scaling their impact within the next five years.

    Deadline: November 11, 2023

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  • Call for Applications: SBN Nourish Nigeria NutriPitch Challenge 2023 |Up to ₦10Million

    Call for Applications: SBN Nourish Nigeria NutriPitch Challenge 2023 |Up to ₦10Million

    In collaboration with the FATE Foundation, the Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network (SBN) will organize the 2023 edition of its annual pitch competition. FATE Foundation has been providing pre-incubation, incubation, and accelerator programs for over 22 years.

    The project is a Business Model Research study that is part of a broader EUR80 million program award focusing on six African nations (Benin, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Uganda).

    The aim of this partnership is to identify innovative business models that are focused on accelerating low-income consumer’s access to nutritious food while being profitable; that is, the approach that can enable a company to capture value (and thus be profitable) while still providing the food at a price the customers are able and willing to pay. In addition, the project will provide technical assistance to entrepreneurs in the nutrition space to strengthen their capacity and develop their business models leveraging on innovation to improve access to nutritious foods in Nigeria.

    SBN Nourish Nigeria NutriPitch Eligibility

    • Applicants
      • Must be a Nigerian citizen (male or female).
      • Must be between the ages of 25 and 50 as of January 2024.
      • Must be the Founder, Owner manager, or CEO of a growth-stage agribusiness. venture. (Only one applicant per business will be accepted).
      • Should have their Agribusiness focused on Nutrition and Innovation.
      • Should have a good business model that focuses on reaching low-income consumers.
      • Should have a unique/innovative marketing strategy.
      • Should have a minimum of three (3) full-time highly skilled staff in a managerial capacity (excluding part-time staff and low/semi-skilled staff).
      • Must have their Agribusiness venture registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and be currently operating and generating income.
      • Must be available to participate FULL-TIME in the one-week boot camp and ALL other activities required throughout the program.

    SBN Nourish Nigeria NutriPitch What they offer

    The challenge seeks business models that address any of these thematic areas.

    This challenge welcomes business models that address the challenges of innovative marketing of nutritious foods and increasing access to nutritious foods with an outcome of achieving profitability, food safety, and quality, as well as healthier diets for all.

    Examples of solutions may include but are not limited to the following thematic areas:

    Reaching lower-income consumers:

    Business models that are designed to support and target the low-income market with the aim of increasing their access to nutritious foods.

    Disruptive Technological Innovation:

    Business models that promote the use of unique, innovative, and efficient technologies in the production, processing, and increasing accessibility of nutritious foods, with the aim of making nutritious foods accessible while keeping the product affordable and business profitable at the same time.

    Innovative Marketing Campaigns: Business Models that, through exceptional marketing strategies, increase awareness and acceptability of nutritious foods in society.

    Program Highlight

    • Capacity Building on
      • Business Model Development for targeting low-income consumers.
      • Developing an Effective 1–3-year Growth Plan
      • Innovative Marketing for increased awareness of nutritious foods
      • Nutrition and Food Safety
      • Food systems
      • Investment Readiness
      • Business Pitch Skills
      • Product Development (disruptive technological innovations)
    • One-on-one mentoring for 6 months
    • Up to 10,000,000 Naira to be shared amongst the winners of the pitch competition. (Terms and Condition applies)
    • Professional Financial Services for the winners of the Close out/ Showcase event. (Terms and Conditions apply)

    Deadline: December 3, 2023

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  • Apply Now: Endeavor African Agritech Scale Up

    Apply Now: Endeavor African Agritech Scale Up

    Endeavor is pleased to announce its collaboration with FMO on the Endeavor African Agri-tech Scale Up Program.

    This 12-month program, which begins in February 2022, gives 10 of Africa’s most promising Agri-Tech companies access to global thought leaders, targeted mentorship, and investor networking.

    They are excited to share their entrepreneurial success stories and to inspire the next generation of African Agri-Tech Entrepreneurs.

    This initiative will run from Mid-Jan 2024 to Mid-Dec 2024 and is a continuation of Endeavor’s and FMO’s – Dutch entrepreneurial development bank’s relationship to boost early stage African agritech firms.

    The program provides African entrepreneurs with highly-tailored, structured mentoring through Endeavor’s global network of industry experts, investors as well as other critical resources to accelerate the growth of their early-stage agri-businesses.

    Through a cohort-based approach supported by FMO & AfricaGrow, Endeavor will focus on helping agritech and agri-adjacent ventures across Africa scale quicker.

    Deadline: December 30, 2023

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