NITDA iHatch Intensive Incubation Program (Cohort 3) for Nigerian Entrepreneurs 2023

NITDA iHatch Intensive Incubation Program (Cohort 3) for Nigerian Entrepreneurs 2023

The Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) in partnership with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is said to launch iHatch, a startup incubation programme. The incubation program will provide an excellent opportunity for startups who have innovative business plans with a prototype service/product. iHatch is a 5-month free intensive incubation program designed to help Nigerian entrepreneurs refine their business ideas through a series of coaching, lectures, and boot camps to generate scalable business models. Participating startups will receive free offline and online interactive training from experienced coaches and mentors from all over the world. Other benefits includes free co-working space and investment opportunities for the duration of the program. This Cohort is happening in the following locations:

  •  FCT Abuja
  • Kano State
  •  Lagos State
  • Gombe State
  • Rivers State

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NITDA iHatch Intensive Incubation Program (Cohort 3)

Application Deadline07 Jan 2023
Country to studyNigeria
TypeEntrepreneurs
SponsorNational Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
GenderMen and Women

Aim and Benefits of NITDA iHatch Intensive Incubation Program (Cohort 3)

Objectives:

  • Support entrepreneurs that use creative commercial services and products to address social challenges.
  • Create a model incubation program and expand it to other states in Nigeria.
  • Strengthen the technological ecosystem by centering support on selected IT sectors.
  • Establish connections between the startups and investors/corporations.
  • Boost the number of successful businesses to improve employment rates

Benefits:

  • Free Offline/Online Interactive Trainings
  • Free Coworking Space At Ncair, Abuja
  • Mentorship Sessions With Tech Specialists
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Funding Opportunities

Requirements for NITDA iHatch Intensive Incubation Program (Cohort 3) Qualification

  • Individuals/groups with an innovative business plan with a product or prototype that would aid in developing the Nigerian economy
  • Individuals/groups willing to establish a legal company and begin business operations in Nigeria
  • Participants must be at least 18 years old.

Application Deadline

January 7, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on forms.office.com to apply

For more details,visit NITDA website


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