Rabat, Morocco, July 5, 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Continuing its commitment to growing the startup ecosystem in Africa, Open Startups (OST) OST ProgramDeveloped in collaboration with . Columbia Institute of Technology and Columbia Business School In New York, the program aims to support early-stage startups and promising talent. Tunisia, Senegal, Morocco.
The OST program is The 30 selected startups (10 from each country) From proof of concept to minimum viable product (MVP) Intensive 18-week hybrid program.
The program will run from September 2024 to January 2025, with a total of Raised $50,000 in funding with zero equity capital The funds will be distributed to the shortlisted candidates to help them grow without taking any equity. Customized training and mentoring Support from MBA students from Columbia Business School and expert lectures. Access to an extensive international network, travel to New York, Tunisia, Morocco; It aims to provide participants with international experience and networking opportunities.
Early stage startups with proof of concept and individuals with soft and technical skills can apply via the linked website. Applications close on July 21, 2024. For more details and additional information on the program, please click on this link.
“The OST program connected us to experts that accelerated our market understanding and product fit. The mentorship and global network accelerated our growth and opened the door to international collaboration,” said Riadh Hamama, alumnus and CEO and founder of LoxBox Services.
The OST program continues OST’s efforts to foster technological innovation in Africa. MOU with French public investment bank BPI France Building a bridge between African innovation and the French tech ecosystem The 2024 Global Immersion Week (GIW), held in Morocco in May, was a huge success, with OST signing MOUs with key Moroccan organizations, including Technopark Maroc and UM6P (Mohammed VI Polytechnic University).
Through the OST Programme, GIW and MOU, OST outlines its commitment to delivering a comprehensive range of programmes that accelerate entrepreneurial development and fuel the growth of African start-ups and ecosystems.
Distributor African Media Agency (AMA) On behalf of Open Startup (OST).
About Open Startup:
Open Startup (OST) is a non-governmental organization that promotes entrepreneurship, education and intercultural exchange. By connecting ecosystems across Africa and beyond, OST builds communities that foster innovation and capacity building.
For further information, please contact:
Naoures Ben Jeddou
Email: naouress.benjeddou@open-startup.org & hello@open-startup.org
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