The HUBIQUITOUS is launching a call for Startups & SMEs with proven expertise in the joint Africa-Europe Startup & Innovation Ecosystem. The Accelerator Program will support a total of least 50 innovative application solutions through two open calls during the course of the project. Each round we select the 25 most talented ideas to be part of a six-month program, in which the selected innovators will develop its idea/solution (concept prototype, MVP). After the selection process, the entrepreneurs will receive an application business box provided by the HUBiquitous project. The entrepreneurs will get access to the facilities of the Solution Lab for prototyping and testing. During the six-month program, the entrepreneurs will also receive the design-thinking guidelines, entrepreneurial coaching, and support from the project partners as well as from external mentors(coming from the DIHs and ESN’s network)
Aiming at:
- improving the innovation creation capacity for entrepreneurs and startups,
- supporting the African-EU joint innovation project ideas and ventures
- increasing investment opportunities in African startups. The program will foster the creation of new application solutions by providing technical and business support for successful entrepreneurs and startups.
Entrepreneurs and startups from both Africa and Europe are the main target group of this program. The project will also target the entrepreneurs from the African Diaspora in Europe, who would like, to set up joint ventures in Africa.
Awards
- Overall winner of the 1st Accelerator Program: 1.000 €
- Winner in Nigeria: 1.000 €
- Winner in Egypt: 1.000 €
- Winner in Tanzania: 1.000 €
- Winner in Ghana: 1.000 €
Contact and support
Guide for Applicants:Here you can find the Guide for Applicants, providing information about the submission procedure and the awarding criteria.
FAQ Section:Here you can find a FAQ section collecting the questions asked by other applicants.
Contact:If you have questions, please write an email at: cserna@insomniaconsulting.es
Source: https://vc4a.com/the-hubiquitous-h2020/1st-open-call/