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NSIA Prize for Innovation for Nigerian Entrepreneurs 2023 (Up to $250k Prize) - ACEworld Magazine
NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI) is sponsored by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) to bolster innovation in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem, and support homegrown solutions that can drive socio-economic development.
NPI is designed to encourage and support ingenuity within the digital ecosystem and fund early-stage, growth driven solutions, with the aim of driving transformative economic growth, enhancing the nation’s productive capacity, and creating jobs.
Eligibility Criteria One of the founders must be a Nigerian Citizen Applicants must be 18 years or older Applicants must be running Innovative tech-focused or tech-enabled businesses/startups The business should have operated for not less than six months and operating in or with a presence in Nigeria The business should be looking to raise a seed round The business should have developed a minimum viable product (MVP) Applicants must be willing and able to commit to a 4-week fast-track accelerator program Only one application is permitted per applicant irrespective of the sector. Subsequent applications will be disqualified Benefits of NSIA Prize for Innovation Aim:
To recognize and reward Nigerian innovators and start-up founders in the tech ecosystem. To act as an early-stage investment catalyst for innovators. To mentor and equip founders with the tools required for scaling and product-market fit. To connect startup founders to potential investors. To create a community of connected individuals to ensure partnership across the ecosystem. Prize:
First prize: $100,000Second prize: $70,000Third prize: $50,0004TH to 10TH: $5,000 eachHow to Apply Go to Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority(NSIA) on nsia-ip.com to apply
Pre-selection Stage: At this stage, innovators submit their applications through an application portal. Applicants are expected to provide details regarding their digital products/services and business models. Accelerator Stage: Shortlisted innovators will participate in an accelerator programme designed to train, mentor and equip them with the tools required to succeed. Participants at this stage will be judged by an independent panel of expert judges and ten (10) finalists will move on to the final stage (demo day).Final Stage (Demo Day): Each of the ten (10) finalists will be allotted a time slot to present their pitch to the judges. The judging panel will review the submission and rank the winners from 1st to 10th.Apply Here
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