Accelerate2030 – Nigeria identifies the most innovative startups in Nigeria tackling the Sustainable Development Goals, and supports them to scale their impact nationally, regionally, and globally.
Join a global community of entrepreneurs, corporates, UN agencies, investors, and expert partners across 20+ locations across the world!
F6S‘ Accelerate2030 is the world’s largest program supporting entrepreneurs from developing and emerging markets to scale their solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The program leverages the expertise and reaches of the global Impact Hub network, United Nations organizations, corporates, investors, and expert partners to bring impact to scale!
Benefits
Through the Accelerate2030 Scale Readiness program, we enable you to shape and implement your scaling strategy. We build a program based on your specific needs and connect you with experts, mentors, and partners with the mission to scale your impact.
- Expert support: Clinics and workshops, and access to mentors and coaches and sector experts.
- Strategic connections: We connect you with investors, international organizations, and corporations.
- Visibility and positioning: We help you step out of your comfort zone and step onto the stage.
- Global opportunities: Top ventures are nominated to the Accelerate2030 Global Scaling Program.
2021 Focus Areas: Circular Economy
This year, Accelerate2030 is going circular! In partnership with Circular Economy Transition Program (CET), Accelerate2030 Nigeria 2021 edition will deliver cutting-edge know-how on designing products and business models using circularity principles. You will get access to up-to-date world-class knowledge, based on a strong experience on the topic in Switzerland and beyond.
Eligibility
If you are an innovative business tackling a pressing social and/or environmental issue related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and ready to invest what it takes to bring your venture to the next level – then APPLY for the program!
We select ventures based on their:
- Impact on the SDGs: Your solution effectively addresses a substantial issue linked to the SDGs.
- Scalability: Your solution has the potential to be replicated and scaled to other contexts.
- Growth Stage: Your venture shows traction and demonstrates impact already.
- Skillful Team: Your team demonstrates the ambition and skills to scale your solution.
Application Deadline
July 12th, 2021