Innovation Made in NRW

 
Eco Managers, Start up Founders and Investors from Nigeria

10

start-up founders

3

months of preparation

2

months of on-site practical experience

3

months of follow-up

Itinerary

Fit For Nigeria

  • Virtual introductory course and coaching
  • Intercultural preparation
  • Introduction to NRW as a business location
  • Honing of the participants' individual goals
  • Identification of possible business partners

Exposure & Networking

  • Individually planned stay
  • Establishment of professional networks and alliances with start-ups on the ground
  • Exchange and training programmes
  • Excursions, on-site visits, temporary placements, road shows, exhibitions, hackathons, etc.

Follow-Up Phase

  • Further development of the cooperation approaches
  • Regular coaching sessions and workshops

Lessons Learned

  • Joint final workshop after the follow-up phase
  • Assessment of the individual programme modules
  • Opportunities to continue and develop contacts and prospects for cooperation after participants return to Germany

  • The Innovation Made in NRW programme offers experts and managers from Ghana the opportunity to come to NRW on temporary placements in companies, familiarise themselves with the local business sector and build strong networks

  • NRW plays an especially important role in the energy transition and in climate protection. Digitalisation and support for innovation are at the foundation of a forward-looking partnership on economic policy

  • At present, African countries still only play a minor role as business partners for NRW, but the aim is to change this permanently

  • The Innovation Made in NRW programme offers experts and managers from Nigeria the opportunity to come to NRW on temporary placements in start-ups, familiarise themselves with the local business sector and build strong networks

  • The programme promotes business and networking between start-ups from Nigeria and the entrepreneurial and start-up scene in NRW

  • Support sustainable new business opportunities and joint projects between NRW and Nigeria, thereby contributing to sustainable economic development

  • Kick off new innovative business relationships between NRW and Nigeria

  • Provide participants with the opportunity to gain insights into NRW's lively and creative start-up scene

  • Lay the foundation for a sustainable alumni network that strengthens the partnership between NRW and Nigeria

  • Start up founders and ecosystem managers from Nigerian businesses

  • Start ups in agribusiness, healthcare, renewable energy, soft skills and manufacturing, interested in the start up scene and the SME sector of North Rhine Westphalia (NRW)

Interested?

Apply here!

  • +234 8090721 762
  • ukut@lagos-ahk.de

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