Scaling Impact
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Join the world’s largest scaling program connecting entrepreneurship and
the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Welcome to Accelerate2030 – Nigeria
Are you a start-up and want to scale your impact?
Accelerate2030 – Nigeria identifies the most innovative startups in Nigeria tackling the Sustainable Development Goals, and supports them to scale their impact nationally, regionally and globally.
Join a global community of entrepreneurs, corporates, UN agencies, investors and expert partners across 20+ locations across the world!
Why join Accelerate2030 – Nigeria?
Through the Accelerate2030 Scale Readiness program, we enable you to shape and implement your scaling strategy. We build a program based on your specific needs and connect you with experts, mentors, and partners with the mission to scale your impact.
Expert support
Clinics and workshops, and access to mentors and coaches and sector experts.
Strategic connections
We connect you with investors, international organizations, and corporations.
Visibility and positioning
We help you step out of your comfort zone and step onto the stage.
Global opportunities
Top ventures are nominated to the Accelerate2030 Global Scaling Program.
2021 Focus Areas: Circular Economy
This year, Accelerate2030 is going circular! In partnership with Circular Economy Transition Program (CET), Accelerate2030 Nigeria 2021 edition will deliver cutting edge know-how on designing products and business models using circularity principles. You will get access to up-to-date world class knowledge, based on a strong experience on the topic in Switzerland and beyond.
Bring your Impact to Scale
Million funds raised during the program
Recommend Accelerate2030 to a peer entrepreneur
Increased their readiness to scale
Expert mentorship & coaching hours
Who can join?
If you are an innovative business tackling a pressing social and/or environmental issue related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and ready to invest what it takes to bring your venture to the next level – then APPLY for the program!
We select ventures based on their:
Impact on the SDGS
Your solution effectively addresses a substantial issue linked to the SDGs.
Scalability
Your solution has the potential to be replicated and scaled to other contexts.
Growth Stage
Your venture shows traction and demonstrates impact already.
Skillfull Team
Your team demonstrates ambition and skills to scale your solution.
Program timeline
Accelerate2030 provides one-of-a-kind scaling support to entrepreneurs through a National Scale-Readiness Programs in over 20 countries worldwide, followed by a Global Scaling Program hosted out of Geneva for those with the highest international scaling potential. The key dates in Nigeria are:
Applications Open
20th April 2021
Applications Close
20th May 2021
Venture selection
June 202l
Global Finalist Selection
September – October 2021
Global Scaling Program
November 2021 – April 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main components of the Accelerate2030 Scale-Ready program?
The program offers personalized guidance, workshops, mentoring, peer support, retreats and online course content, in 5 major pillars:
- Leadership & Resilience – We support entrepreneurs to align their inner purpose with their greater impact vision. A2030 focuses on enhancing leadership skills, and integrating practices for increased resilience and wellbeing.
- Scaling Strategy – We help to formulate the most effective scaling strategy, summarized in a clear scaling roadmap with key performance indicators and key areas of support needed.
- Access to Finance – Assisting entrepreneurs to mobilize the resources needed to scale, through investment readiness support and connections with relevant sources of funding.
- Impact Measurement – We help to measure, manage and communicate impact, including their Theory of Change, Key Performance Indicators, and aligning their impact metrics with the SDGs.
- Access to Networks and Partners – We provide strategic connections, expert mentorship and networking opportunities with sector experts, investors, corporates, UN agencies and other relevant stakeholders.
What are the exact dates of the program?
The program is now open for applications until end May. The National Scale-Ready Programs will run between Jun – Oct 2021. The nominations for the global phase and the international selection will take place in Sep – Oct and the global phase will take place between Nov 2021 – Apr 2022.
What are the requirements to be accepted into Accelerate2030?
In general, we look for teams that meet the following requirements: a founding team of at least two people, open to coaching and personal development. At least one technical co-founder. All key members committed full-time. Founders need to be based in Montreal for the duration of the program. For the record, it is possible to be accepted without meeting all of these requirements, but your chances are far better if you fit the above profile.
I don’t speak English, is it a problem?
Will we receive an investment if our company is selected?
The program does not provide any type of direct financial investment. However, through the Access to Finance component, the program supports you in advancing your readiness to access the needed funding, and provides connections with funding sources. The last global cohort of the program raised 6Mill+ USD.
Where does Accelerate2030 take place?
Accelerate2030 takes place across 20+ locations globally, including your country. The program has a few phases taking place in different locations:
- The National Scale-Readiness Program takes place locally in your country/city (virtual or in-person delivery depends on the situation and restrictions in your country)
- Global Scaling Week that takes place in Geneva between 26th Nov – 5th Dec (TBC, based on developments with travel restrictions connected to the COVID-19)
- Global Scaling Support phase that takes place virtually, following the Global Scaling Week.
Meet the Team
We are a team powered by the Impact Hub network, accelerating entrepreneurs’ impact on the 2030 Agenda. The Accelerate2030 – Nigeria edition is locally led by Impact Hub Lagos, and supported by our amazing network of experts, coaches and thought leaders across the globe.
Our Impact
Accelerate2030 connects a like-minded community of SDG-inspired entrepreneurs, large companies, development agencies, governments, UN agencies, investors and others, who want to contribute with their expertise, resources and networks towards a shared mission of building a better more sustainable economy and society.
Our Trusted Partners
Accelerate2030 connects a like-minded community of SDG-inspired entrepreneurs, large companies, development agencies, governments, UN agencies, investors and others, who want to contribute with their expertise, resources and networks towards a shared mission of building a better more sustainable economy and society.
Initiated and led by
Founding Partner
Global Partners
Local Partners
