Tag: idea
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Apply: Mara Mentor Tanzania Program
Mara One-on-One aims to support the start-up and growth of young businesses in Dar es Salaam by connecting successful businessmen and businesswomen with passionate entrepreneurs for six (6) months. The Mara Mentor initiative is designed to help young enterprises survive the cut-throat world of business by creating alliances with strong players who have already succeeded in…
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Are African Female Techpreneurs Lagging Behind?

originally published by Mary Olushoga for the Huffington Post On February 8, I saw a tweet from the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Communication Technology asking tweeps to check out its recently launched and newly revamped website. I followed the link to review its changes and one thing in particular stood out to me. On the…
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IsDB Business Plan Competition for Sub-Saharan Countries
The business plan competition is a recently introduced initiative of the IsDB Group. In this competition, candidates come together to develop and further refine their business plans to launch their start-ups or grow ventures, while competing for the cash prizes. IsDB Group invites all eligible entrepreneurs from Sub-Saharan African Member Countries to participate in its…
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Voices of Young African Entrepreneurs: The Rave about Printivo

Satisfied customers have raved about Printivo.com on social media. We followed the comments and reached out to the company to learn more about the services they provide. Printivo.com is recognized as Nigeria`s leading online print provider. The company works with a community of designers who upload their portfolios to a database…
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Apply: LeadPath Accelerator Program
LeadPath Nigeria’s $1.5 million seed fund is focused on startups doing business in software applications, mobile applications, electronic payments and big data. LeadPath Nigeria will also offer office space, mentorship and other services such as (legal, accounting, tax, etc) to their investees, helping them achieve scale and success in a promising but challenging market. You…
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You are Invited!

Junior Chamber International Nigeria will host its first impact series program with the AWP Network. When: March 30, 2014 Time: 2pm Where: Radisson Blu, Victoria Island, Lagos Register here: JCI-AWP Network Event is FREE to attend but seating is limited. Follow the event hashtags: #JCINigeria #AWPNetwork #IMPACTSeries
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The AWP Network at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women Forum

The NGO CSW Forum is an open process, a democratic space where boys and girls, men and women can advocate for gender equality, development and peace. CSW58 took place March 9 – 21, 2014 at the United Nations Plaza. AWP Network founder, Mary Olushoga spoke on “Critical Impediments in Attaining Sustainable Health and Education Programs…
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This Year, Plan to Create Your Own Reality
The day that I resigned from my job, November 4, 2011, coincidentally was the same day my niece, Eliza Olushoga, was born. After years of working a routine 9 to 5 job, I suddenly felt empowered and determined to create my own reality. I set out to do something different, exciting, and out of the…
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Prize for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Royal Academy of Engineering just announced the launch of the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation and has called for entries from engineers connected with universities and research institutions in sub-Saharan African countries. The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation is Africa’s biggest prize devoted to engineering innovation, covering all disciplines from mechanical, civil and computing…
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Apply: MassChallenge 2014
The MassChallenge is the world’s largest startup accelerator and the first to support entrepreneurs with no strings attached. There are over $1.5 million in grants and $10 million of in-kind benefits awarded annually, with no equity taken. African Startups please apply. Additional benefits of the four-month program in Boston include world-class mentorship and training, free…