The 2024 FCMB Hackathon and Venture Building Program is an initiative aimed at identifying and nurturing early-stage AgriTech businesses across Africa. The program features a hackathon where participants develop their ideas/solutions, followed by a venture building phase where selected teams receive funding, mentorship, and support to scale their solutions.
About First City Monument Bank (FCMB)
FCMB is a large financial services provider in Nigeria, offering retail banking, corporate banking and investment banking services to large corporations, small and medium enterprises, as well as individuals. As of December 2011, the bank's total assets were valued at US$$3.65 billion (NGN:593.3 billion), with shareholders' equity of approximately US$772.2 million (NGN:117.4 billion)
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FCMB Hackathon & Venture Building Program
Aim and Benefits of FCMB Hackathon & Venture Building Program
Benefits Include:
- Funding
- Training and mentorship
- Access to industry networks
- Marketing support
- Opportunities for partnerships, collaborations, and investments
- A 6-month program format including Hackathon, Venture Building sprints, and Investor Day with a Documentary premiere.
Requirements for FCMB Hackathon & Venture Building Program Qualification
Eligibility Criteria:
- Stage of Idea: The business idea must be in the early stages of development.
- Team: Applicants should have a team with relevant skills in agriculture, technology, business development, and marketing.
- Passion for Agriculture: A strong passion for agriculture and a desire to impact the industry positively is required.
- Commitment: Applicants must be fully committed to participating in the program and developing their venture.
- Legal: The business must be legally registered as a business name or limited company; individual teams of hackers can also apply.
Interview date, Process and Venue for FCMB Hackathon & Venture Building Program
Selection is based on the potential impact of the business idea, the skills and experience of the team, and the commitment to fully engage in the program.
Application Deadline
September 5, 2024
How to Apply
For more details, visit FCMB website.
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