The Grooming Endowment Trust has announced the launch of an accelerator programme to boost start-ups looking for facilities to scale. The Programme, known as Grooming Endowment Trust Accelerated (GETAccelerated), will provide selected start-ups with N55 Million in equity-free cash, expert mentors and various market opportunities.
The GETAccelerated programme will run for months using in-person and virtual channels to support early-stage entterpreneurs, enhance their solutions,gain traction and reach customers. During the acceleration programme, three focal areas wil be explored - product development,growth and distribution and investment readiness.
The Chairperson of the Grooming Endowment Trust, Adaobi Okafor stated the goal of the programme is not only to provide a financial boost to start-ups but the necessary mentoring to make them more investment-worthy, given the tough business terrain in the country. She assured that selected participants would receive extensive business support to rethink their products and services for growth.
Michael Adoghe, Operations Manager of the Trust, highlighted the criteria for the selctoion of early stage (angel,pre-seed or seed round) start-ups into the programme.Start-ups must be located in Nigeria, incorporated with the CAC, have at least two founders,and have a minimum viable product ( MVP) with some traction in the areas of health, education, social enterpreneurship, community development and/or humanitarian intervention.
Kickoff Africa is the implementing partner for the Accelerator, bringing leading industry experience and an extensive track record in supporting start-ups. The programme will begin with an in-person Bootcamp on the 5th of October, 2022.
In the ever-changing world of startup entrepreneurship, obtaining funding is a crucial milestone on the path to growth and success. These grants not only drive growth but also aim to address genuine socio-economic challenges.
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