Hello fam.
A quick update on the #COVID19InnovationChallenge
What started off as a spur of the moment tweet has become this phenomenon that has culminated in a demo day event for the first cohort.
From 500+ applications, 15 were selected to pitch to a panel of seasoned judges and finally, 7 were selected to build. For the last 5 days, the 7 startups have undergone mentorship from industry experts and have received benefits from strategic partnerships.
Big thanks to our partners, we are now able to fund the 7 startups with $3,000 each equity free to scale, even though we started out ready to give $1,000 to 5 startups. We are also supporting the teams with hosting space, legal support, publicity, virtual workspace & much more.
@AcioeAssociates @VentureGardenNG @VaziLegal @wennovation @theflutterwave @officialNESG @LongePractice @followlsg @Sterling_Bankng
@Wimbart @irokotv
@InstituteGC @SilverchipFoxC @OmobolaJohnson
@BluechipTechNG @followlasg @NCDCgov and @nipcng and many more
Let us also thank the mentors who worked with the teams in scaling their solutions.
We also must recognize the innovators who put up with the grueling 1 week schedule; to build these amazing solutions to tackle this pandemic. @WellvisHealth @Prunedge @infodemics1 @WellaHealth @MyServiceAgent @cMapIT and COVID-19 Nigeria. You are the real MVP’s 👍🏿
On a final note, I want to thank the team that worked behind the scenes to make this happen at the same time while learning the ropes of full on remote work.
work @Mimshachking @WimbartHope @mo_felata @AdaezeSokan @Okorotracyuloma @joymabia @joyvictor @jane_odonwodo @mathew @rhotkinen @mr_orbra @lamidejohnson, @Seunlanaa, @heynkechi @BusolaBeckley, @sms_william @Bosslady_bii, You guys are all heroes. ✌🏿
Watch out for COVID-19 Innovation Challenge Cohort 2. 🚀
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