In line with the Sustainable Development Goal NO.13 – Climate Action, the Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (NCIC) invites suitable climate smart entrepreneurs from all over Nigeria to submit their green business entries for onward participation in the Embryo Incubation Program.

Are you a cleantech entrepreneur with viable solutions in Renewable Energy, Agriculture, Waste & Water Management, Sustainable (Green) Buildings and Climate Friendly Transportation Systems? - Awesome…., you should apply for our intensive 16-weeks Incubation Program. Training is free and only suitable candidates will be contacted.

“Applications from Renewable Energy innovators in the South-South region of Nigeria are strongly encouraged to apply.”

Features/Benefits
1. Idea Evaluation: With the help of expert facilitators, participants will have their business ideas evaluated and refined, learn practical easy-to-implement techniques that will reduce risks of business failure.
2. Green Business Strategies: Participants will be guided on SMART and realistic green business plans, creating sustainable high-quality business models and equipped with modern planning tools (Physical and virtual) as well as “strategy to result” sessions.
3. Financing for Green Startups: The program will equip participants to financial exposure and responsibility to scale new ventures in the green space. Help to understand differences between early-stage versus later-stage financing. Participant stand the chance to receive 10,000 Euros in grant funding to float/scale business idea.
4. Green Business Platform: This program provides entrepreneurs with green ideas a unique platform to leverage on existing knowledge, resources, networks and partnerships that will enable them to contribute adequately to driving the growth of a Nigerian Green Economy.

Eligibility
1. Validated Idea/Market Potential: Business idea must be commercially viable.
2. Climate/Social Impact: Application should clearly demonstrate awareness of environmental and social justice in solutions adopted.
3. Innovation and Technology: Applicant demonstrates innovative approach and contributes a new or different perspective within their space.
4. Balanced Capable Strong Team: The quality and experience of the team, leadership, commitment and potential to influence others as well as steer the company to profitably align with environmentally sustainable practices will be considered.

Application:
Kindly visit www.nigeriacic.org or Apply Here.

Deadline :
07 February, 2020.