The Bridge To MassChallenge Nigeria national startup competition in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency, has extended the deadline for the competition to the 15th day of October, 2021.
As stated on the Bridge to MassChallenge application website, Bridge to MassChallenge Nigeria is a national
startup competition in partnership with the National Information Technology
Development Agency that identifies and accelerates the top startups in Nigeria
while connecting them to the MassChallenge global network. The program is
focused on supporting early-stage startups across all industries that are based
in Nigeria and interested in growing their business in the Nigerian market.
Who They Are
Bridge to MassChallenge Nigeria will identify
and accelerate top startups that are based in Nigeria and interested in growing
their business in the Nigerian market. Startups selected for the program will
participate in a week-long MassChallenge-led startup bootcamp followed by a
pitch competition that will determine the top Bridge to MassChallenge Nigeria
startups. The top startups will participate in a second week-long bootcamp
where they’ll have access to the MassChallenge Boston or Israeli ecosystem.
Applications for eligible startups are now open and will close on October 15,
2021.
Who Can Participate?
We look for entrepreneurs who want to take
their businesses to the next level.
We accept applications from early-stage and
growth-stage startups from all over Nigeria from any industry. We’re looking
for Nigerian startups who want to grow locally while having global access to
the MassChallenge network.
Startups must:
- Demonstrate product/market fit
- Have a skilled and experienced team
- Are located in Nigeria and aspire to grow and scale
within the Nigerian ecosystem
- Have raised less than ~$1M in equity-based funding and generated less than ~$2M in revenue in the last 12 months
What’s in it for startups?
Top startups will be selected to participate
in an intensive, 4-month program that encompasses both online and in-person
portions where startups develop and implement bespoke project plans to further
their localization journeys.
Startups will also receive:
- Tailored mentoring and coaching offered by NITDA and
other local mentors, local and global mentors of the MassChallenge network
and the entrepreneurial ecosystem
- Tailored curriculum based on startups' specific needs
- Investment opportunities by facilitating connections to
investors and a private demo-day
- Access to the MassChallenge global network
Click on the link below for more information on how to apply: