ECOWAS picks 60 startups from 6,000 for regional awards
The ECOWAS Commission has selected 60 startups from over 6,000 applicants for the second ECOWAS Startups Award, offering masterclasses, seed capital, and a Read More: https://punchng.com/ecowas-picks-60-startups-from-6000-for-regional-awards/
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced that only 60 startups will be selected from over 6,000 applications for the second edition of the ECOWAS Startups Award. According to Oluonye Peter, Acting Director of Private Sector and Industry at the ECOWAS Commission, the top three winners will receive seed capital of $30,000, $20,000 and $15,000 respectively.
The selected startups will undergo a five-day masterclass, followed by a pitching competition and an award ceremony. The award aims to help startups overcome challenges such as limited managerial capacity, access to finance, market access and regulatory compliance. The ECOWAS Commission plans to support the winners through an accelerator programme to help them develop into sustainable businesses.
The sectors of focus for the award include FinTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, EdTech, CleanTech, Climate and Green Innovation, and Tourism, Hospitality and Travel Tech. The second edition of the award will take place from September 21 to 30, 2026, and will bring together 300 participants, including investors, policymakers, industry leaders and development partners.
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