JICA And NITDA Clean Tech Startup Program For Nigerians | Apply Here

Clean Tech Startup Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA Nigeria) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) are organizing a one-week networking trip to Japan for qualifying and successful clean tech startups through the Office for Nigeria Digital Innovation (ONDI).

The selected entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to engage in networking events and one-on-one meetings with Japanese corporates and investors during the one-week visit, which is slated to take place in the first quarter of 2024.

The chosen startups will also have the opportunity to interact with other African startups visiting Japan. As a result, NITDA, in collaboration with ONDI and JICA, is seeking proposals for the Japan-focused event from qualifying Clean Tech businesses that match the following requirements.

Eligibility:

1. Related to CLEAN TECH (any startup that helps in the green industry – agriculture, mobility, healthcare, waste management, etc. – including reducing climate change-related impacts as part of business activities)

2. For profit, post-product, post-revenue, tech enabled business solution with minimum of 6 months sustained revenue

3. With an office and operations based in Nigeria

4. The founder, or a cofounder, must be of Nigerian citizenship

5. The founder, or a cofounder must attend this program (only one person from one company, who is in healthy mental and physical condition)

6. Led by a dedicated FULLTIME founding team

7. Minimum of 1 years of existence

Application deadline: 31st October 2023

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should apply via https://ondi.nitda.gov.ng/japan-focused-networking-event