Applications for the next Antler Lagos cohort are officially LIVE! 🚀Antler is a global early-stage venture capital firm and startup generator. If you have a bold idea, Antler are ready to back it.Says Dolapo Oni (Founder Scouting Lead @ Antler West Africa): We’re investing $100K+ at pre-seed to help exceptional founders turn ambitious ideas into venture-scale companies.Whether you’re still refining your concept or have an existing product, this is your moment to build faster, smarter, and with the best!Once you’re in our residency, you get immediate access to:🚀 $400K+ in perks from Amazon Web Services (AWS), OpenAI, Notion, Lovable, and…
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Co-Founders at Rivy (L-R) – Chioma Okotcha-Faloughi (COO), Uche Nnadi (CTO) [📸Gazmadu] Rivy, the Nigerian fintech-turned-clean-energy champion, has officially launched EnergyStack, an online storefront designed to simplify access to high-quality, authentic solar equipment across Nigeria. The platform offers solar panels, batteries, inverters, and more—all vetted and sourced from trusted manufacturers and suppliers. Customers can purchase directly or opt for flexible financing plans. This move marks a significant expansion of Rivy’s mission—from its origins enabling clean energy finance through a vendor marketplace to now also supplying the equipment itself. EnergyStack tackles a long-standing challenge in Nigeria’s solar market—widespread counterfeit and low-quality…
‘A window to endless possibilities”: Ogun state Governor, Dapo Abiodun hails the launch of the Ogun Tech Hub ‘Window on America’ A few weeks ago, GFA Technologies partnered with the U.S. Consulate and the Ogun State Government to launch the Ogun Tech Hub ‘Window on America’ – a free, U.S.-backed American Space established in Abeokuta, which aims to empower Nigerian youth through technology, education, and leadership programs, while strengthening cultural and educational links between Ogun State and the United States. Serving as the 29th American Space in Nigeria, the centre is designed as a vibrant, interactive hub offering the following…
Nonso Nolly – Founder & CEO, NOLAIR Drones Robotics and Aerospace engineering technician, Nonso Nolly, is searching for a co-founder to build the future of drones in Africa. Nonso is excited to share that he’s building NOLAIR Drones — a startup focused on providing cutting-edge drone services and building high-performance drones tailored to Africa’s needs. Says Nonso: From aerial inspections and agriculture to logistics and public safety, we’re on a mission to revolutionize how drones are used across the continent.But no great journey is built alone. I’m currently looking for a passionate, driven co-founder to join me in bringing this…
Francis Odeyemi – Founder & CEO, Ninth Grid Francis Odeyemi writes a first-person and close-observer insights into what it feels like to build, succeed, and live as an entrepreneur. This piece reads like a meditation from someone deeply in tune with the journey of peers and themselves — rich in personal narrative and relatable to founders who’ve “made it,” or are chasing that moment. Excellent piece: “What happens when you get everything you ever wanted — too early?I know some of my friends in their early 30s — mostly between 32 and 35, and even some close to 40. A number of them became successful…
đź’ˇ Whether you’re launching locally or going global, these programs and accelerators can fast-track your startup’s funding, structure, and growth, says Ibukun Amosu (Founder, The Intern Place).👩🏽‍💻 OFO Founder Fellowship (Cohort 2)Led by YC Alum, 3x Founder, and angel investor, Ogochukwu Francis Osifo, this 12-week free remote founder fellowship provides mentorship, accountability, and startup guidance.đź“Ś Who: Early-stage founders worldwide, industry-agnostic🗓️ Deadline: July 30, 2025đź”— Apply: https://lnkd.in/eqrZwANr🌍 Africa Ecosystem Catalysts FacilityA $4M initiative by Village Capital, FMO – Dutch entrepreneurial development bank and Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development, implemented by Ennovate Ventures.đź“Ś Eligibility: Post-MVP startups in Ghana,…
BBC Media Action is expanding its MENA Pool of Experts – and this is your chance to be part of something meaningful, innovative, and impactful. They are looking for creative minds who believe in the power of media and communication to inspire change. Whether you’re a trainer, media professional, researcher, producer, facilitator, or communication specialist — your time has come. Sign up if you are passionate about: Media for Development Climate & Environmental Storytelling Digital Media Literacy Humanitarian Communication Gender and Youth-focused Media Strategic Communication & Public Messaging Experts in the pool may be engaged on a flexible, short-term basis…
Antler Africa – the regional arm of Antler, a global early-stage venture capital firm and startup generator – is looking to invest $100k in idea-stage startups raising their very first cheque! 🚀 đź’¸The company works with early stage founders (solo-founders and teams) that are building, validating, or looking to scale their business ideas with the right VC and partner. What sets Antler Africa apart is its founder-first, pre-idea, and pre-team investment approach, specifically tailored for the African innovation landscape. Here is a summary of what makes it unique: 🔹 1. Pre-team, pre-idea investment: Antler Africa is one of the few VC…
The SheSustains Accelerator Program Cohort 3 is now open for applications!The SheSustains Accelerator is a three-month training program designed for Nigerian women-led enterprises focused on climate action and sustainability to receive tailored support, mentorship, access to industry network and resources, and access to funding opportunities. Following the incredible success of Cohorts 1 and 2, the organisation is thrilled to announce the launch of SheSustains Cohort 3. If you’re a female entrepreneur tackling climate challenges and driving sustainability in your community, this is your chance to take your business to the next level. Through SheSustains, selected participants will gain access to:…
The Tony Elumelu Foundation is currently seeking proposals from experienced learning and curriculum developers, to create engaging educational case studies on green entrepreneurs in Francophone African countries..🔗Click here to read the Terms of Reference: Submissions should be made to: tender@tonyelumelufoundation.orgProposal deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025 Numeris Media is official Media Partner to GITEX Nigeria x AI Everything Nigeria [03 – 04 September, 2025 – Lagos]