Union Bank Startup Connect for Nigerian Startups 2017

Union Bank is calling for applications from startups and innovative enterprises addressing critical social and commercial challenges in Nigeria for strategic alliance.

Application Deadline: 1st September, 2017.

Eligible Countries: Nigeria

To Be Taken At (Country): Nigeria

About the Award: Startup Connect is an opportunity for Nigerian companies creating the next generation technology solutions for the African market to partner with Union Bank to aid their rapid growth.

The programme is a first of its kind business acceleration programme dedicated to matching technology-enabled startups from all over Nigeria with the Union Bank brand for mutually beneficial collaboration.

Through Startup Connect, creative talents and smart businesses can access the bank’s 350 sales/service centres & over 3.7 million customers across Nigeria to scale their solutions.

Type: Entrepreneurship

Eligibility: If your team is working on an innovative, technology-driven idea to address critical social and business challenges in Nigeria, be sure to apply.

Number of Awards: Not specified

Duration of Program: The programme will be delivered through a three-staged approach which includes:

1. Select: Shortlisted startups will be invited to a pitch event
2. Develop/Accelerate: Over a 13 week period, selected startups will work with CcHUB and the bank’s staff, apply design thinking to create a usable proof-of-concept prototype that serves a chosen segment of the bank’s customers or clients.
3. Deploy/Invest: At the end of the 13 week period, the results will be presented to the appropriate business units of the bank for deployment. Both parties will decide to either share revenue or explore equity investment.

How to Apply: APPLY NOW

Visit the Program Webpage for Details

Award Providers: Union Bank.