Deadline: August 24, 2022
Apply for the 2022 ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator Program
Applications are now open for the 2022 ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator Program. Techstars, a worldwide investment firm that provides access to funding, one-on-one coaching, and bespoke programming for early-stage entrepreneurs, is accepting applications for the Program in collaboration with ARM Labs, a Lagos-based innovation program focusing on assisting financial firms. The 3-month intensive accelerator program for startups will begin in Lagos state in December.
The first month of the program will be devoted to determining product-market fit, with extensive hands-on training from Techstars mentors to assist founders in refining their products into a solid proof-of-concept. After the execution stage in the second month, the final phase will largely be focused on helping startups refine their financial business models with additional strategies around fundraising.
Apply for the 2022 ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator Program – Benefits
- During the accelerator program, selected startups will have access to Techstars’ vast network of 7,000+ mentors, 20,000+ investors, over 10,000 founders, alumni and corporate partners.
- Other benefits include up to $120k in funding, curated startup programming and one-on-one mentorship sessions with Techstars mentors.
Eligibility
- Open to early-stage fintech and proptech companies;
- They should be based in Africa.
How to Apply
At the end of the application process, 12 startups will be selected for the program. The inaugural in-person class will commence on December 5, 2022 and conclude with a Demo Day scheduled for March 16, 2023 where local investors, community, government and business leaders will experience the transformational power entrepreneurs have on the African fintech and proptech community.
