Idea Hatch (iHatch) 2022 Startup Incubation Program 2nd Cohort for Nigerian Entrepreneurs

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 viable and scalable business models.  The incubation programme will focus on the youths, innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology.

Eligibility Criteria

• Individuals/groups with an innovative business plan with product or prototype that will help in developing the Nigerian economy.
• Individuals/group willing to establish a legal company and begin business operations in Nigeria
• Participants must be at least 18 years old.
• SECTOR: All sectors (Education Technology (EdTech)
  Agricultural Technology (AgriTech)
  Health Technology (HealthTech)
  Financial Technology (FinTech)
  Logistics
  Security
  Government Technology (GovTech))

Aim and Benefits

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 co-working space at NCAIR, Abuja

• Mentorship sessions with tech specialists

• Networking Opportunities

• Funding Opportunities

How to Apply

Go to Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) on accounts.google.com to apply