Call For Applications: e-Mobility (Electric Mobility) Innovation Hackathon For Entrepreneurs and Startups in Nigeria ( Over USD$75,000 worth of benefits available)
The GFA Technologies(GetFundedAfrica) e-Mobility Innovation Hackathon (in collaboration with Microsoft) and with sponsors – Sterling Bank, Oando Plc (Oando Clean Energy Ltd) and other corporates; provides startups/entrepreneurs, with the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, resources and networks necessary to: Get matched and work with the largest corporate companies in Nigeria Access new markets Access investors and funding for your business Build scalable solutions & infrastructure Develop business skills Over USD$75,000 worth of benefits available
One of the key outcomes involves selecting entrepreneurs & startups from across Nigeria, with solutions in areas such as Energy Management Systems, Software Development, Charging Infrastructure, Autonomous Driving Technology, Vehicle-to-grid Technology, Battery Technology e.t.c.
Participants will get access to; curated mentoring, large corporate partners (both local & international) , investors (funding), international development agencies, government institutions, and much more.
The Hackathon will operate as a hybrid model (offline + virtual), and focus on entrepreneurs who can align business models to the local e-mobility industry and receive ‘market validation’ from corporate partners and other major stakeholders.
At the Grand Finale – the first e-Mobility Innovation Demo Day in Nigeria, we expect shortlisted entrepreneurs & startups to move from Idea Stage to MVP, as a measure of their progress; and subsequent acceptance into the Scale-up Accelerator.
Eligibility
The Hackathon is for ambitious start-ups, entrepreneurs, individuals, and ventures with solutions for:
Automakers
Including battery manufacturers, charging infrastructure provider
Government & regulators
Including utility companies
Technology companies
As well as component suppliers, ride-sharing & mobility services, energy storage companies
Institutions
Research & development institutions, recycling & sustainability initiatives, financial & insurance services.
Benefits
New Market Access,
Mentorship,
Funding & collaborate with the biggest corporate companies in Nigeria.
The Hackathon intends to aggregate pre-MVP/MVP startups/entrepreneurs and work with them through a pre-incubator phase. The Hackathon will help in developing the skills, knowledge, and networks necessary to:
