Running a technology startup? Get funding, free workspace, business support & more from CcHub’s new incubation program.
In the last 7 years, Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) has supported the growth of a community that is passionate about using technology to solve local problems and transform Nigeria. One of the ways we have done this is through our incubation program, where we provide startups with the resources and support they need to grow their businesses into sustainable companies that employ people and solve local problems.
To date, over fifty (50) startups have enjoyed our support at various levels through our incubation program, some of which include Lifebank, BudgIT, WeCyclers, Truppr, Mamalette, Stutern and Genii games.
In our quest to continue to provide the right support, we have identified areas of improvement through feedback from current and past incubatees as well as the larger community, and revamped our incubation program to produce better outcomes.
The New Direction… What has changed?
DURATION
The new incubation program will now run for a fixed duration of 12 months, as opposed to 18 – 24 months. A new program plan has been designed to be more intentional about the support we give to startups with a core focus on enabling startups to gain more traction and access funding post-incubation.
ELIGIBILITY
For the new 12-month program, we are interested in technology solutions that have gained some traction, generating revenue, addresses a clear need/want and has the potential to scale. The program is also open to startup teams from anywhere in the world that are looking to grow their businesses in Africa, particularly Nigeria.
FUNDING
In addition to equity investment of up to $25,000 that startups receive during the program, startups will get direct access to possible follow-on capital of upto $250,000 from the Growth Capital fund by CcHUB.
SUPPORT
Entrepreneurs will get hands-on support from the different practices in CcHUB to help with business strategy, financial management, digital security and human resource management. In addition, a newly created product development unit will be available to support the technical lead/team of the different startups.
GROWTH AND DISTRIBUTION
There will be an emphasis on growth and distribution as we have identified how challenging it can be for startups to reach their customers quickly and effectively. This will involve one-on-one sessions with experts in sales, marketing, and distribution, as well as marketing opportunities via partnerships with media platforms, companies and personalities.
NETWORK
Over the years, CcHub has built a network of corporate partners across the globe. Startups accepted into the program would have access to this network of partners which include several benefits such as $15,000 promotional credit and more from Amazon Web Services.
Other benefits of the program include: workspace for up to 6 team members, meeting rooms and high speed internet. CcHUB would invest in and support the startups that are accepted into the program in return for 7% of the company’s equity.
What’s next..?
HOW TO APPLY
The 2018/19 Program is scheduled to start first week in April and applications are now officially open. Although the deadline for submission is March 16, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until all spaces are filled so startups are advised to apply early.
You can find more information about our incubation program and apply here . It is important to note that startups will work from CcHUB’s incubation space in Lagos, Nigeria for the duration of the program.
For startups in their idea phase, our pre-incubation program would be a perfect fit and applications will open in March this year for that program (More information to follow soon) The revamped program represents a great opportunity for startups with innovative solutions to take advantage of CcHUB’s robust resources and brand to build sustainable businesses. We are super excited and look forward to working with all the startups.
About CcHUB
CcHUB is an innovation centre dedicated to accelerating the application of social capital and technology for economic prosperity. The technology hub is the first in Nigeria to serve as an Open Living Lab in which user-driven innovation is fully integrated in the co-creative process of new services, products and societal infrastructures. For more information, visit www.cchubnigeria.com