The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), in partnership with Clichers Management Chambers, is accepting applications from both undergraduate and postgraduate students of the institution for its 2020 Digital Idea/Startup Accelerator Programme. The free virtual accelerator will select 150 top student entrepreneurs from FUTA for six weeks of intensive digital training.
Benefits for Selected Student Entrepreneurs
- Access to live virtual accelerator training for 6 weeks and interaction with over 30 global entrepreneurs.
- Membership in the exclusive Clichers Management founders community.
- Access to ₦500,000 worth of free management consulting, including legal, accounting, business development, and finance experts.
- Induction into a 6-month incubation programme with free workspace and additional perks.
- Participation in a Demo Day where selected founders will pitch their products virtually and gain national brand exposure.
Programme Schedule and Timeline
- Registration Opens: Sunday, 23rd August 2020
- Registration Deadline: Sunday, 20th September 2020
- Application Review & Selection: Monday, 21st to Thursday, 24th September 2020
- Official Launching & Opening Ceremony: Friday, 25th September 2020
- Announcement of Shortlisted Entrepreneurs: Friday, 25th to Monday, 28th September 2020
How to Apply
All interested undergraduate and postgraduate students of FUTA should complete the FUTA Startup Accelerator online form on or before Sunday, 20th September 2020.
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