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Co-creation Hub invites applications for ’Let’s Build Africa’ start-up empowerment program

By Wycliffe Nyamasege
On 31 May 2024 at 02:28

Pan-African innovation enabler Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) has launched its "Let’s Build Africa" program, inviting applications from promising startups to benefit from tailored growth support.

The entry program is designed to empower African start-ups for cross-border growth.

“This program offers a unique opportunity for startups to navigate diverse ecosystems, form strategic partnerships, and scale their businesses across the continent,” the organisation announced.

To be eligible for selection, interested start-ups must be registered in an African country, with at least one of the founders being an African. The start-ups should also be at the scale-up stage.

Successful applicants will enjoy several benefits. They will be among 10 startups to pitch in front of key ecosystem players and potential investors. Additionally, they will receive travel arrangements, participate in ecosystem tours, and engage in one-on-one meetings with potential customers, collaborators, and investors.

The startups will benefit from six months of post-trip support to strengthen the connections made during ecosystem tours, including advisory services on the target market. They will also experience tailored ecosystem tours in one of the focus countries: Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, or Namibia.

Moreover, they will have access to Market Opportunity Packs (MOP), which provide insights into the countries they will visit and have the opportunity to showcase their products to a curated audience of collaborators, investors, and potential customers.

Interested applicants have until June 30, 2024, to apply. The selection exercise is slated for July 2024.

Pitch sessions will begin in August, ecosystem tours in October, and post-ecosystem tour support will take place between November and April 2025.

Interested startups can apply to join the program using the link: http://bit.ly/LetsBuildAfrica


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