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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