NITDA IHatch Cohort 4 Hub Manager Upskilling Program 2024- Link and How to Apply

NITDA IHatch Cohort 4 Hub Manager Upskilling Program 2024- Link and How to Apply

We are pleased to let you know that Application is now open for the NITDA IHatch Cohort 4 Hub Manager Upskilling Program. The Idea Hatch incubation programme (iHatch), an initiative by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has become a pillar programme in supporting Nigeria’s burgeoning technology and innovation ecosystem.The fourth cohort introduces a new component: regional innovation hub upskilling, aimed at building local infrastructure that can provide ongoing support to entrepreneurs within each state.

Hub Managers Location

Abia

Adamawa

Akwa

lbom

Anambra

Bauchi

Bayelsa

Benue

Borno

Cross River

Delta

Ebonyi

Edo

Ekiti

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Enugu

Gombe

Imo

Jigawa

Kaduna

Kano

Katsina

Kebbi

Kogi

Kwara

Lagos

Nasarawa

Niger

Ogun

Ondo

Osun

Oyo

Plateau

Rivers

Sokoto

Taraba

Yobe

Zamfara

Nigeria

Programme Benefits:

1. Innovation hub managers will undergo intensive training in the early phase of the programme, equipping them with tools, Knowledge, and best practices to incubate and mentor local startups effectively.

2. These hubs will learn startup incubation models, receive guidance on ecosystem development, and participate in international exchange programs to gain insights into global best practices.

3. The programme is open to innovation hubs, across the 36 states and the FCT, whose managers have at least two (2) years of experience in startup support and innovation management, and demonstrate a commitment to developing the startup ecosystem.

Why Join the iHatch Hub Managers Upskilling Programme?

This programme is designed to:

• Build Stronger Hubs: Equip hub managers with tools, knowledge, and frameworks to support startups effectively.
• Develop Regional Ecosystems: Strengthen partnerships and engagement to foster innovation in your state.
• Access Global Networks: Participate in international exchange programmes to learn global best practices.

How to Apply For NITDA IHatch Cohort 4 Hub Manager Upskilling Program 2024

Interested applicants should apply via https://programs.startup.gov.ng/ihatch?fbclid

Deadline: December 15, 2024

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