Seedspace Lagos

04/09/2021

We're so excited to bring back the biggest startup competition in emerging markets - but with a twist! In collaboration with the Financial Times, we're transforming the Seedstars World Competition into the first-ever FT x SDG Challenge! 📣

We want to find the best impact-driven entrepreneurs from emerging markets. If your startup is supporting the UN's Sustainable Development Goals through tech and entrepreneurship, we want to hear from you. Get the chance to win $500K on investment and scale your impact further! ➡️➡️ Apply now: https://seedsta.rs/3zMCmNa

03/09/2021

As Theodore Roosevelt said, “A great democracy has got to be progressive, or it will soon cease to be either great or a democracy.”

From the tensions in Hong Kong to the recent fall of Afghanistan, today, we have been witnessing the sad and terrifying reality that our democracies are increasingly at risk. However, as we watch these vulnerabilities unfold, we must remember that the very nature of democracy dictates that it is the people who hold power. Therefore, it is up to us, who have the capacity and responsibility to continue to uphold and protect it.

Now, more than ever, it is time to use innovation to safeguard and strengthen the power of the people. One of the ways you can help encourage emerging technologies in this space is by supporting The Digital Democracy Challenge, a global hackathon that seeks innovative, low-cost, and viable digital solutions to uphold a digital civic and democratic public space under challenging and complex conditions.

Apply now: https://seedsta.rs/2V9QIYQ

01/09/2021

Seedstars invites socially committed citizens worldwide to come together and develop innovative solutions that strengthen and enhance digital democracy for citizens living under strict restrictions and control. Register now for the Digital Democracy Challenge! Apply by the 13th of September 2021.
🏅 Prizes:
1st place: 10k USD
2nd place: 8k USD
3rd place: 600 USD
For more information, visit our website: 👉 https://seedsta.rs/3j6gLte

30/08/2021

Meet iCompass one of the winners of the Tunisian track of the Migration Entrepreneurship Prize by the Swiss FDFA's Peace and Human Rights Division and Seedstars. 🏆 Big Congratulations, iCompass! 👏
iCompass is creating solutions for migrants of all backgrounds with language barriers issues just by easily accessing their mobile phones, thus providing accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion. 💪🏼
Check out the details here ➡ https://seedsta.rs/3yVdvX0

26/08/2021

We are happy to share with our network one of the winners of the Migration Entrepreneurship Prize by the Swiss FDFA's Peace and Human Rights Division and Seedstars, CraveHome 🏆 Big Congratulations to CraveHome! 👏
CraveHome is a tech startup that offers freshly cooked homemade meals from a network of home cooks certified by the platform's own food safety program and efficiently delivers them to homes and offices. The platform is providing a work platform for women and empowering them to be more financially independent. 💪🏼
Check out the details here ➡ https://seedsta.rs/3iVaqR8

25/08/2021

With the increase of elderly people, the global population, and the spread of COVID-19, the care industry was much in need of improvement and change.
We are proud to showcase the selected entrepreneurs from our UN Women Care Accelerator program. These startups are creating accessible and innovative care solutions while providing employment and economic opportunities for women in the Asia-Pacific region. 🤩
The program is a collaboration between BoP Innovation Center and Seedstars, organized by the UN Women Asia and . Through our initiative, we want to turn the unequal burden of care that women carry into an economic opportunity to supporting women-led and women-benefiting businesses.
LoveCare Pillar Nannyz Kiidu Kiddocare Carer AYAT Care Bihani Social Venture Mobiva
Job Nukkad - Maid Hiring Made Easy TITLI Early Childhood Training Institute Angels n I Daycare Aseana Caregivers Pte Ltd
Get more insights into the care industry and meet the selected startups in this article 👉 https://seedsta.rs/2W9DV8N

We have selected thirteen startups from the Asia-Pacific region working in the care industry and talked to them about their innovations.

23/08/2021

Are you interested in Fintech and would like to share your thoughts and experience?
Join our with Mark Heynen on "Crypto and Emerging Markets Fintech," on 📆 Tuesday, 24th of August at 6:00 pm (CET). Mark is a VP of Business Development, at Stellar Development Foundation, and also a mentor of Seedstars.
Get your free tickets here to join the discussion 👉 https://seedsta.rs/3gj3Mmc

23/08/2021

Applications are open for the Digital Democracy Challenge 2021! The program seeks digital solutions that strengthen and enhance digital democracy for citizens living under strict restrictions and control. Apply by the 13th of September 2021 👉 https://seedsta.rs/3mfBeO0
Who can participate?
✅Must be a team already (minimum three members)
✅Passionate about solving issues surrounding the decline of democracy globally
✅Must have an idea already or even a minimum viable product that can be developed further during the Hackathon
🏅 Prizes:
1st place: 10k USD
2nd place: 8k USD
3rd place: 600 USD
For more information visit our website ➡ https://seedsta.rs/3CZdOm8

18/08/2021

Our Co-founder and Co-CEO Alisée de Tonnac looks back on her career and shares how starting the journey of Seedstars was the best decision of her life with PME. She also talks about the challenges and the high potential of entrepreneurship in emerging markets. 🚀 Find out what she shared in the full article 👉 https://seedsta.rs/3g5j1z4

Elue l’une des 50 femmes les plus influentes d’Europe dans le domaine des start-up et du capital-risque, la cofondatrice de Seedstars vient d’être nommée pour le Prix féminin jeune entrepreneuse du Swiss Economic Forum (SEF). L’infatigable dénicheuse de start-up aux quatre coins du monde...

16/08/2021

Do you have an innovative idea that will revolutionize the agricultural value chain in Lagos, Kano, or Kaduna? This opportunity is perfect for you.

The program offers a residential accelerator program, a 5-day Enterprise Boot camp for you and your team, Business Advisory from renowned experts, and free business support services all for FREE.

Apply for the AgroHack today by visiting 👉 https://seedsta.rs/3sdy0eT to apply and win seed funding for your solution

The AgroHack Challenge is brought to you by the Mastercard Foundation-Young Africa Works Nigeria in partnership with the Enterprise Development Center & GEN Nigeria.

13/08/2021

"We may not be able to prepare the future for our children, but we can at least prepare our children for the future." - Franklin D. Roosevelt
This quote is even more true in today's troubled times than ever before. Our children are our future innovators - radical thinkers that, if properly nurtured, have the ability to push society further than we could ever dream possible. Unfortunately, not all children have the same opportunities to reach their full potential.
In today's , we'd like to shine a light on the importance of childhood development and of prioritizing their education. 🎓 With the shift to online learning during the pandemic it has become apparent that education is changing, both seen through the content and the way children are taught. Having in mind that the educational system implemented today still largely resembles the one formatted during the Industrial Revolution, some would say that it was high time for a change. And our technology today serves as the integral tool in improving the quality and accessibility of education.
Read more to learn about some EdTech startups that are making an impact on the lives of the younger generation 👉 https://seedsta.rs/3s7EgVv

11/08/2021

📣 Congratulations to Omnibiz Africa who has raised a seed round of $3 million to expand into new markets. 🚀This B2B e-commerce platform connects fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers to retailers by digitizing the supply chain stakeholders. They are currently participating in the Batch 8 and they are part of the 💪
Read the article to find out the details 👉

Despite the prevalence of shopping malls and the emergence of VC-backed e-commerce companies like Jumia, informal retail in Africa is still king. A 2016 study by PwC states that 90% of sales in Africa’s major economies come through informal channels — markets and kiosks. This presents a…