Forbes8 launches digital startup accelerator programme, apply for a chance to win $100k in free credits
As the coronavirus pandemic keeps breaking new grounds, more organisations are coming up with different ways to help businesses cushion the effect.
In the same light, at smepeaks, we partnered with Sidebrief — a Legal compliance company — to help as many as possible businesses access and get the necessary document for the FG ₦50bn COVID-19 credit facility.
Also Read: smepeaks and Sidebrief to help you access FG’s ₦50bn COVID-19 credit facility
To train and support Nigerian small, medium-size businesses and scaling startups, Forbes8 launches Nigeria’s first digital startup accelerator programme.
Forbes8 — a Netflix for entrepreneurs community — provides startup owners access to its top business mogul community. It looks to show small and medium enterprises how to succeed and thrive as a business pioneer.
The platform was launched in 2019 by its parent company, Forbes Magazine — a source for reliable news and financial information.
Nigeria’s first digital startup accelerator programme is hosted by Forbes8, powered by the Global Startup Ecosystem and it’s open to small businesses, startups, and freelancers.
This free virtual accelerator programme aims to support business resilience during this COVID-19 pandemic. The programme is free, no founder will reportedly be asked for equity and there’s no obligation.
The Forbes8 accelerator programme will welcome 100 top companies from Nigeria.
Benefits
- Founders selected for the program will undergo 4 weeks of intensive digital training to help build and scale their companies for the future
- Access to the Forbes8 community
- Access to $100k in free credits and
- Perks from AWS, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud and Sendgrid.
How to apply
Startups can apply for admission to the Forbes8 digital accelerator programme on a rolling basis between May 5 – May 26, 2020.
We’ve partnered with Sidebrief, a Legal compliance company to help as many as possible businesses access and get the necessary document for the FG ₦50bn Covid-19 credit facility. Interested? Get started for free.
Got a story worth telling? Shoot us an email with SUBJECT — “Story Worth Telling” — to info@smepeaks.com.
Recent Posts
Kenyan fintech, Umba, set to expand loan services to SMEs with fresh $5M funding
In a fresh move to scale business efforts, Umba secures $5 million in fresh investment…
TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200: win $100k equity-free funding and global exposure
Does your early-stage startup have what it takes to compete with 200 global founders on…
Orange Corners Nigeria is back with €30,000 for young founders
It’s no news that the entrepreneurship journey is a lonely one with many travails. And…
Apply for D-Prize 2025 to win $20,000+ in seed investment
D-prize 2025 is a competition that provides start-ups with about $20,000 in seed investment. The…
Crypto dreams, ponzi nightmares: How CBEX and its ilk prey on Nigeria’s SMEs
In the heart of Lagos, where the hum of generators competes with the chatter of…
Sabou Capital launches $1.5M investment fund to bridge the funding gap for African SMEs
In an era where women are gaining increasing recognition in venture capital, Surayyah Ahmed, cofounder…