The fundamentals guiding the call for innovations are based on several overarching questions around innovation expressions, gathering and developing. The thinking involves the following; How can visionary innovators and dynamic startups collaborate with government agencies, private sector leaders, and impact-thinking investors to cultivate an ecosystem that fosters and amplifies social-driven entrepreneurship in Adamawa, Edo, Enugu, Kaduna, Kwara, and Osun States that are digitally inclined? Are there identified local challenges from state-focused mapping? and are start-ups and innovators creating solutions fit to address those local issues at scale in key sectors of the economy?
About UK- Nigeria Tech Hub
The UK- Nigeria Tech Hub is an initiative by the UK government's Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sports (DCMS) to support the growth of the Technology ecosystem in Nigeria. ... The UK-Nigeria Tech hub forms a pillar of a broader Digital Access Programme which aims to catalyse digital inclusion across Africa. The UK -Nigeria Tech Hub works to stimulate local digital economies, support inclusive and sustainable economic growth and jobs, build high-end digital skills, and forge innovation partnerships between Nigerian tech secto...... read more
Social Innovation Driven Entreprenuership (SIDE)
| Application Deadline | Not Specified |
| Country to study | Nigeria |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | UK- Nigeria Tech Hub |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Social Innovation Driven Entreprenuership (SIDE)
- Participate in a dynamic venture development program designed to promote your tech innovations
- Enjoy access to potential investors through an opportunity to pitch on the Demo Day
- Enjoy access to a ready market, providing your tech solution with a launchpad for immediate impact and growth.
- Benefit from continuous support and mentorship as you navigate the post-venture development phase.
Requirements for Social Innovation Driven Entreprenuership (SIDE) Qualification
- Start-ups/Innovators in Ideation, Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or Early stage of development.
- Start-ups/Innovators addressing challenges within the following sectors : Education, Employment, Food, Health, Climate change and environment.
- Start-ups & Innovators operating within the geographic boundaries of Adamawa, Edo, Enugu, Kaduna, Kwara and Osun states.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Social Innovation Driven Entreprenuership (SIDE)
Solution Criteria
- Practicality of proposed solutions
- Development and potential growth impact on the entrepreneurship landscape of the state
- Scalability and digitization of proposed initiatives
- Ingenuity and creativity in the proposed strategies
- Ability to address the specific challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the State
Application Deadline
Not SpecifiedHow to Apply
For more details,visit UK-Nigeria Tech Hub website
