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StartUp SouthWest Pre-Incubation Program


StartUp SouthWest is a beneficiary of the Growth and Employment project (GEM). The project is focused on fostering a vibrant and sustainable technology ecosystem across the South West region of Nigeria (Ekiti, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Lagos and Osun) of Nigeria. Startup SouthWest is one of 6 proposed similar regional hub projects being supported by GEM (one per geo-political zone). StartUp SouthWest will include pre-Incubation training programs and a Startup Incubation program.

Pre-incubation Program

The Pre-Incubation program is focused on providing Training and Support in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence,Software Development Ethics, Entrepreneurship training and Ideation so as to allow innovators the opportunity to gain the skills required to build deep technologies.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Full-time commitment(3 Months)
  • Residence within the South-West states
  • Little or No technology background
Visit the page to apply for Lagos, Ondo or Ogun Cohort.
Start Date: September, 2018

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