In the last full week of September, startup stakeholders in Nigeria are expected to attend the Lagos Startup Week, which has grown to become an annual weeklong celebration of startups in Lagos. This year’s edition, the fourth of its kind, will take hold from September 24th to 29th 2018.
In a statement, organizers said the event which is focused on showcasing the Lagos’ ever growing startup community, will bring together entrepreneurs, innovators, investors and tech enthusiasts for a full week of learning and networking.
“It’s going to be a busy week, so make sure you plan your schedule in advance. Our goal from the first Lagos startup week has been to create a platform where entrepreneurs, founders and investors learn, network, find customers and get answers. Every year, we keep getting better at this and encourage new companies to participate” said Olumide Olayinka Managing Partner, Prime Startups and Chief Organizer of the Lagos Startup Week.
This year’s theme is “Getting Started” and a broad range of sessions and activities have been curated for growth and early stage startup.
Sessions will include from Zero to $1 million, Leaders in Tech, Women Who Launch and several workshops and master classes, this year’s startup week will provide entrepreneurs insight on raising capital, marketing, sales, bank loans, exit strategies and more.
Over the years, Lagos startup week has featured Oluyomi Ojo (Printivo), Shola Akinlade (Paystack), Judith Okonkwo(Imisi 3D), Toyin oshinowo (Delivery Science) and seasoned global investors from companies such as Accion, Y-Combinator, Case Foundation, Techstars, Seedstars, Village Capital, IFC – World Bank and British Council.
