Call For Applications: e-Mobility (Electric Mobility) Innovation Hackathon For Entrepreneurs and Startups in Nigeria ( Over USD$75,000 worth of benefits available)
The GFA Technologies (GetFundedAfrica) e-Mobility Innovation Hackathon, in collaboration with Microsoft and sponsored by Sterling Bank, Oando Plc (Oando Clean Energy Ltd), and other corporate partners, offers startups and entrepreneurs an opportunity to develop skills, knowledge, resources, and networks in the e-mobility sector. Here’s what you can expect:
Program Highlights:
- Get matched and work with the largest corporate companies in Nigeria.
- Access new markets and investors for your business.
- Build scalable solutions and infrastructure in areas such as Energy Management Systems, Software Development, Charging Infrastructure, Autonomous Driving Technology, Vehicle-to-grid Technology, Battery Technology, etc.
- Receive curated mentoring and support from large corporate partners, investors, international development agencies, and government institutions.
- Hybrid model (offline + virtual) Hackathon focusing on entrepreneurs aligning business models to the local e-mobility industry.
- Grand Finale e-Mobility Innovation Demo Day in Nigeria, where shortlisted entrepreneurs and startups move from Idea Stage to MVP, with subsequent acceptance into the Scale-up Accelerator.
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Eligibility: The Hackathon is open to ambitious startups, entrepreneurs, individuals, and ventures with solutions for:
- Automakers, including battery manufacturers and charging infrastructure providers.
- Government & regulators, including utility companies.
- Technology companies, component suppliers, ride-sharing & mobility services, energy storage companies.
- Institutions, research & development institutions, recycling & sustainability initiatives, financial & insurance services.
Benefits:
- New Market Access.
- Mentorship.
- Funding opportunities and collaboration with major corporate companies in Nigeria.
The Hackathon aims to aggregate pre-MVP/MVP startups/entrepreneurs and work with them through a pre-incubator phase to provide access to new markets, talent acquisition, growth funding, leadership development, and scalable infrastructure.
Deadline: February 22, 2024.
To apply for this transformative opportunity, click HERE.
Don’t miss out on the chance to accelerate your e-mobility startup or venture and make a significant impact in Nigeria’s mobility sector! Apply now to be part of this innovative Hackathon.