Africa Blockchain Incubation Programme 2023 (Scholarship available)
Deadline: 31st of January, 2023
Do you have a novel suggestion for utilizing blockchain technology to address a pressing issue in the real world? Are you dedicated to using decentralization to bring about good change in your neighborhood? Submit your application for the 2023 Africa Blockchain Incubation Program.
The four-month intensive Africa Blockchain Incubation Programme was created to assist participants in creating and launching their blockchain projects. Selected participants will get coaching, tools, and training to help them realize their ideas.
Benefits:
Selected participants will enjoy the following benefits which to help bring their ideas to fruition.
- Blockchain Technology: Participants will be provided with overall insight into blockchain
technology and connections with the industry. - Business Education: Participants will be provided with business knowledge, industry
connections, and an introduction to investors. - Platform Support: Product development support from leading blockchain platform
providers. - Business Support: Business development and entrepreneurship education support from
business experts. - Business Guidance and Investor Access: Meetings with a group of highly successful
entrepreneurs and investors with expertise in scaling high-tech startups. - Demo Day: The programme concludes with a Demo Day providing startups the opportunity
to pitch their business to investors, experts, and the Blockchain community.
Cost:
There are a number of scholarships to participate in this programme. However, if you are
unable to secure one of the scholarships, you can still participate, but you will be
responsible for covering the cost of participation in the programme.
Eligibility:
They are looking for ambitious individuals that are forward-thinking, innovative, and ready to take up
challenges in creating the next Big Thing.
- Must be between 20 – 35 years of age.
- Priorities are given to Female Applications.
- Strong business case and market potential.
- Both idea-stage and early-stage (1 year) companies are encouraged to apply.
Application:
- Applications Open: December 2022 – January 31, 2023
- Selection and Notification: February 1 – 28, 2023
- Incubation Program (Virtual): March 1, 2023 – June 16, 2023
- Demo Day (In-Person at Kigali, Rwanda): June 2023
- Post-Incubation: July 2023
