By Chinenye Anuforo
The Grooming Endowment Trust (GET), in partnership with Kick-off Africa, has announced the launch of the third GETAccelerated programme, dedicated to nurturing innovation and driving economic growth within Nigeria.
Building upon the success of the previous two cohorts, which supported 20 startups with over N150 million in funding and resources, this year’s program aims to mentor and invest in ten promising founders.
Nigerian startups are invited to apply for the third cohort of the GETAccelerated program. Applications are open now and will close on August 11, 2024.
The GETAccelerated programme has proven to be a transformative force in the Nigerian startup ecosystem, empowering early-stage ventures to unlock their potential and contribute significantly to the nation’s economic landscape.
The GETAccelerated programme offers a comprehensive package of support, equity-free including financial backing, expert mentorship, and access to a robust network of industry leaders. This holistic approach has produced remarkable success stories, such as Smallchops.ng, which revolutionized the finger foods industry.
Other notable alumni include ALARRT, My Food Angel, Agrodemy, and Regxta, each making significant strides in their respective sectors.
The programme will kick-off with an intensive three-day bootcamp, followed by a 12-week virtual accelerator, culminating in a Demo Day, where startups will showcase their achievements to potential investors and partners.
The Operations Manager at GET, Michael Adoghe, encouraged Nigerians to apply for the third cohort, emphasising the programme’s proven track record of success. He highlighted the achievements of previous participants as compelling evidence that GETAccelerated is the ideal platform for aspiring entrepreneurs.
“Since its inception, the initiative has yielded impressive results. Countless founders have shared inspiring stories of scaling their businesses from humble beginnings into substantial enterprises, even expanding into new markets and regions across the country. The program has garnered widespread interest, with applications pouring in from startups nationwide.
Our vision is to cultivate a generation of entrepreneurs who are not merely profit-driven but are committed to societal impact,” he stated. “Get Accelerated is a platform designed to empower these visionaries to transform their ideas into sustainable enterprises.”
The founder of Smallchops.ng,
Uche Ukonu, recalled the impact of the GETAccelerated programme. He described it as a launchpad that catapulted his business from a mere idea to a thriving reality.
“My experience with GETAccelerated was very elightning. GET was the first programme that understood the economic potential of what we were trying to do especially in a market where most of your value is dependent on how fancy your buzzwords, they were one of the first people to see that we were creating jobs for people and they backed us”, he said.