Passion Incubator, a Lagos based technology incubator/accelerator that supports and invests in startups has launched a programme to boost entrepreneurship across the South-West part of Nigeria comprising of Ogun, Lagos, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti.
A statement from the Lead, Communications, and Partnerships Nwanne Nwonwu, said the project is focused on fostering a vibrant and sustainable technology ecosystem across the South West region of Nigeria.
Startup SouthWest is one of six proposed similar regional hub projects being supported by GEM (one per geopolitical zone). StartUp SouthWest will include pre-Incubation training programs and a Startup Incubation programme.
The Pre-Incubation programme is focused on providing training and support in data science, artificial intelligence, software development ethics, entrepreneurship, and ideation.
The Startup Incubation component is a six -month long programme that provides an opportunity for innovative startup teams, solving some of Africa’s biggest problems, to: rethink their business model, redefine their product and strategy, achieve product-market fit, and acquire early customers (including corporates) and/or investors. Riby and TradeBuza are startups who went through similar programs.
We have launched StartUp SouthWest, a project to foster a vibrant and sustainable technology ecosystem across the South West region of Nigeria (Ekiti, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Lagos and Osun) of Nigeria. Read more https://t.co/aLUXtlg4dM #startups #entrepreneurship #technology #nigeria pic.twitter.com/ZGLVKI7HXy
— Passion Incubator (@P_Incubator) August 14, 2018
As part of its key objective of connecting ecosystem players (entrepreneurs, hubs, developer communities, corporates etc) across the region, the Startup SouthWest team is planning a South West innovation roadshow – stay tuned.
The incubation program also provides an opportunity for innovative startup teams to groom their products to become fit for their respective market and also attract their prospective customers.
Startups that get accepted into the program would be provided with:
- A befitting workspace.
- Hands-on-support from Passion incubator team.
- Access to experienced entrepreneurs/experts and mentorship.
- Access to a network of corporate partners/products and investors.
Intending startups must have a team of up to 3 members (technical lead and founder(s)), gained traction, ages technology, and must have been generating revenue prior to application. Startups would also be chosen based on their scalability as well as commitment.
To apply for the StartUp South West Pre-Incubation and Incubation programs, Click here to apply. Application for Pre-Incubation (Lagos, Ogun and Ondo cohorts) and Incubation programs now open and closes on August 30.
