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 selected 60 startups out of over 6,000 applications for the second edition of the ECOWAS Startups Award. These chosen startups will undergo a five-day masterclass and compete for the top three positions at the award ceremony, with the top three winners receiving seed capital of $30,000, $20,000, and $15,000 respectively.
The ECOWAS Commission aims to help startups overcome challenges such as limited managerial capacity, access to finance, market access, and regulatory compliance. The award focuses on sectors like FinTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, EdTech, CleanTech, Climate and Green Innovation, and Tourism, Hospitality, and Travel Tech, aligning with the region's economic potential and industrial policy.
The ECOWAS Startups Award, organized by the ECOWAS Commission in partnership with other organizations, is scheduled to take place from September 21 to 30, 2026.
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