Start-ups from Nigeria can participate in an 8-week exchange and networking program in North Rhine-Westphelia (NRW) in Germany. The project “Economic and Innovation Partnership NRW-Africa” (WIN NRW.Africa) offers the opportunity to make multiple onsite visits to start-ups and accelerators in NRW.
Gain access to new, dynamic markets, and build or expand business relationships and cooperation.There will be Workshops, technical discussions, and excursions to give insights into economic policy framework conditions in NRW.This exchange of creative concepts in both ways, will foster networking opportunities for entrepreneurs with great potential and present an incredible new prospect for start-ups from Nigeria and NRW.
Requirements:
Young professionals, startup founders, representatives from accelerators and incubators, and individuals interested in embarking on an international exchange journey, fostering cross-cultural understanding, and gaining a global perspective.
Benefits
*A scholarship of 750€ a month during an 8-week on-site phase in Germany*An additional subsidy to the accommodation costs in Germany (up to 750€)*Coverage of travel costs to Germany*Support in obtaining a visa.*Preparation and follow-up online in Germany*On-site stay organized by the GIZ
Program Details
The application deadline for our program in NRW is January the 19th 2024. Your stay in NRW Germany will take place in March 2024.
Method of Application
In addition to the interest in Germany and intercultural curiosity:*Description of your start-up/project/institution (max. 1000 characters) and a pitch deck (or, for multipliers, a short presentation on why you would be a good choice for the program)*A meaningful letter of motivation*A CV*Fluent English skills*Based in Nigeria*Demonstrably high degree of initiative and curiosity𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒚 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 (𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝑷𝑫𝑭) 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆-𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔: atose@lagos-ahk.de
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Application Deadline: January, 19th 2024.
