Tech Women- Go-Entrepreneurial 2016 (Up to $15,000 Business Grant)

Deadline: February 14, 2016
Applications are now open for the Tech Women-Go Entrepreneurial
(TWGE). This is a US Consulate
funded project aimed at training and developing women who are
technologically inclined to solve
societal issues through developing technological solutions. This edition is strictly for the Nigerian female.
Scheduled date: March 30th –
14th August 2016
TGWE seeks innovative solutions in the following areas:
Arts|Media|Entertainment|Tourism
Business|Economy|Transport
Education|Employment
Health|Food
Politics|Law|Governance
Religion
Social|NGO
Nutrition|Agriculture

Eligibility
Nigerian Females between the
ages of 16 and 45 years of age.
Must have a business idea
delivered through technology
Must be highly knowledgeable
and interested in technology
Must be Tech Savvy
Ability to code and develop
software is an added advantage

Awards
$15,000 will be awarded for the best innovative solution in the TGWE Competition Stages

Stage 1 :Training
A 2 day Entrepreneurial Training
for screened contestants

Stage 2 : Idea Submission
200 selected contestants will
submit their innovative ideas

Stage 3 :The Bootcamp
40 women with the best ideas will be paired into 20 Teams.

Stage 4 : The Pitch|Award
Only 10 teams will make it to the
award ceremony, where they will
be given the opportunity to pitch
to the Tech Women Academy
Panelists, the Jury and the Audience

How to Apply
Register online here.
techwomen.com.ng/register/
For more information, visit Tech
Women-Go-Entrepreneurial 2016 or
e-mail inquiries
to innovate@techwomen.com.ng