Nigerian startups can take part in an 8-week exchange and networking program in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany. The initiative “Economic and Innovation Partnership NRW-Africa” (WIN NRW.Africa) allows for several onsite visits to NRW start-ups and accelerators.
- 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 750โฌ a month during an 8-week on-site phase in Germany
- An additional subsidy to the accommodation costs in Germany (up to 750โฌ)
- 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.
Application Procedure:
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 curiosity
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Application Deadline: January, 19th 2024
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