Fb Start Accelerator at NG_HUB for Innovative Leaders and Students

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– Fb Start Accelerator at NG_HUB –

Fb Start Accelerator at NG_HUB… The FbStart Accelerator at NG_HUB is a deep-tech focused accelerator program for visionary and innovative teams using advanced technologies to solve problems in our society and build solutions for the future.

Fb Start Accelerator at NG_HUB

Fb Start Accelerator at NG_HUB

The FbStart Accelerator is a 6-month research and mentorship-driven program for innovative and visionary teams daring to create solutions with advanced technologies.

The accelerator provides these teams with the support they need to build and optimise value-driven. Also, a product and match them with resources from Facebook and CcHUB.

The research and the mentorship-driven program would focus on providing teams. Also, with a technical & business support and funding needed to optimise their product for growth.

I design it for startup and student teams building solutions that utilise any of these technologies. Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Internet of Things, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR).

They tailored the onsite component of the accelerator for startup teams who would be physically present at NG_HUB while student teams would have the flexibility of a virtual acceleration program. Also, with the option to work out of partner hubs.

NG_HUB, from Facebook and in partnership with CcHUB, is a deep-tech focused innovation lab for entrepreneurs, students, researchers, technologists and other stakeholders building solutions with advanced technologies.

FbStart Accelerator Program Categories.

They designed the program to support teams in two categories:

  • Onsite Acceleration for Startup Teams: Designed for startup teams with existing products who have customers or are market-ready.
  • Virtual Acceleration for Student Teams: Designed for Nigerian and Ghanaian students (BSc, MSc or PhD) with working prototypes or the technical expertise required to build intended solutions.

FbStart Accelerator Program Eligibility.

  • Onsite Accelerator: Startup Teams
    • Have a functional product leveraging one of these technologies; Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Data Science, Augmented Reality or Virtual Reality.
    • However, you have gained some users/customers.
    • Also, you need to have a technical lead and founder (s) that are fully committed to the business.
    • Have the potential to disrupt or enhance their focus industries.
  • Virtual Accelerator: Student Teams
    • Be a BSc., MSc. or PhD student in a Nigerian/Ghanian higher institution as of July 2022.
    • Have an MVP (Minimum Viable Product)/Prototype or be able to prove that you can build your intended solution. Your solution must leverage one of these technologies; Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Data Science, Augmented Reality or Virtual Reality.
    • Have a technical lead and founder (s) that are fully committed to the business.

FbStart Accelerator Program Benefits.

Onsite Accelerator: Startup Teams

Startups that are accepted into the program will receive:

  • Equity-free funding: Startup teams would get $20,000 in equity-free funding.
  • Hands-on support: Product development, business strategy & structure, financial management and investment readiness.
  • Access to technical experts and business mentors from Facebook and CcHUB’s network
  • An office space with high-speed internet, meeting rooms & more.

Virtual Accelerator: Student Teams

Student teams that are accepted into the program will receive:

  • Equity-free funding of $10,000.
  • Hands-on support: Product development, business strategy & Structure, and investment readiness.
  • Access to technical experts and business mentors from Facebook and CcHUB’s network
  • Possible access to office space and high-speed internet at partner hubs.
  • A flexible program designed with consideration to your academic obligations.

How to Apply for FbStart Accelerator Program.

Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should apply by clicking on the “Apply” button below:

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