This is for You If you are an Entrepreneur or Business Owner

Apply for these competitions and programmes if you are an entrepreneur or business owner. These programs and competitions are the perfect way for you to promote your business and ideas, get grants and funding as well as mentorship from some of biggest entrepreneurs/investors in the world.

1. Visa 2023 Accelerator Program for African Entrepreneurs

Unlock your startup’s potential and fast-track your success in the dynamic world of fintech with the Visa Accelerator program. This groundbreaking initiative connects Africa’s brightest minds with experienced mentors, cutting-edge technology, and unparalleled investment opportunities.

2. FATE Foundation 2023 Farmers for the Future Program (Free Grant of NGN10 million)

The project is an initiative developed and sponsored by the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) in partnership with NYSC and implemented by FATE Foundation. It is targeted at currently serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members – as part of BATNF’s drive to encourage and support the youth in sustainable agriculture.

• Open to: Entrepreneurs
• Deadline: Aug 30, 2023

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3. Apply: Reaktor Berlin 2023 Accelerator Program

Besides monthly financial support of €2,200, you will acquire methodological skills, practical tools to develop your project, advice from experts and support from experienced mentors. Apart from that, you will learn from other founders and build strong and sustainable relationships with them.

• Open to: Entrepreneurs, Startups
• Deadline: Sep 03, 2023

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4. Mastercard Foundation Creative Business Cup Nigeria for Young Entrepreneurs 2023

Creative Business Cup is much more than just a competition – it is a global year-round initiative that empowers entrepreneurs in the creative industries, helping them grow their business ideas, connecting them to investors and the global markets, and strengthening their innovative capabilities to the benefit of industry and society.

5. Mastercard Foundation 2023 AgroHack Challenge (Up to 1million Naira)

AgroHack Challenge is seeking innovative ideas across the agriculture industry’s value chain. These ideas will be accelerated to create new opportunities for many young Nigerians. The key objective of the AgroHack Challenge is to harness innovative solutions that will enhance rapid growth in the agriculture food sector and increase output and profitability for farmers, create new jobs and increase food security in Nigeria.