Pre-seed startup accelerator, Founder Institute has called for submission for the Lagos 2019 program, following a Lagos Chapter that was launched last month. The Institute facilitates entrepreneurs with the support network and structured process that is necessary to building a company.
Founded in Palo Alto, California in 2009, the Founder Institute is an American business incubator, entrepreneur training and startup launch program. Although based in Silicon Valley, the Founder Institute maintains chapters in over 180 cities and more than 65 different nations across the globe. The institute has raised up to $800-million funding for over 3500 graduates, helped the graduates in getting accepted into seed-accelerators programs, generate traction, as well as build teams and products.
The Lagos Chapter will be led by VAS Digimobility CEO, Fasuyi Oluwarotimi, GoDo.ng co-founder Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata Jnr, Wave5 Wireless founder and CEO Wande Adalemo and Maisematrix Consulting co-founder Eze Ifedy.
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Early application for the semester closes on 28 April, while the final admissions deadline is June 2. Early application before the deadline will grant the applicants access to take a free predictive Admissions Assessment which is normally priced at $25, and will be eligible for an early course fee of $399. Late applicants will pay a course fee of $499.
Here is the list of events that Founder Institute Lagos Chapter will be hosting for startups, in celebration of their launch in Lagos. These events will provide attendees an opportunity to learn more about the Founder Institute program and also enable them meet top entrepreneurs.
The Art of the Pitch: Learn from Africa’s Top CEOs on 9th of April
Lagos Startup Clinic: Get Feedback from Experts on 23rd of April
Founder Hotseat: Pitch Your Startup to Lagos Startup Experts on 9th of May
Startup Funding in Lagos: How to Raise Money for Your Idea on 23rd of May
Founder Institute VIP Launch Mixer on 30th of May
Interested in the Founders Institute program? Apply here.