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Innovate Ventures 2019 Somali start-up accelerator & technology fund for young Somalians

Somali Innovate Ventures 2019 start-up accelerator & technology fund for young Somalians

Are you a small business or just starting up in the Somali region? Are you working at the cutting edge of innovation, or developing a tech-enabled product or service addressing a big local need? Are you passionate about your business idea? Apply for Innovate Accelerator today!

Innovate Ventures is the leading Somali start-up accelerator and technology fund. The program partners with VC4A, Telesom and Oxfam as part of Work in Progress! project. To date, the programme has graduated over 40 start-ups and has invested almost $100,000 in its graduates. As part of the acceleration package, you will receive training, mentorship by domain experts, access to an extensive business network, visibility and a chance to get investment.

Benefits

  • 12-week intensive training and mentoring on business and operational skills
  • Access to leading telecoms and banks in the Somaliland and Somalia
  • Pitching in front of local and international investors
  • Features in local and international media
  • Equity funding for at least 3 startups of up to $30,000.

READ: She Leads Africa (SLA) Accelerator Program 2019 for early stage Female Entrepreneurs (2 million Naira cash prize)

Requirements:

  • Your business is based in Somaliland or Somalia
  • Your business is technology-oriented
  • The founders are between 18-35 years old
  • The founders are committed to attending the accelerator programme in Hargeisa

Visit the Innovate Ventures 2019 Somali start-up accelerator

Deadline: 30 June, 2019

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