ARM in partnership with Techstars call for applications for the inaugural edition for the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator Program, a 3-month intense training program set to kick off in Lagos state by December 2022.
Following the announcement of the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars accelerator launch, applications are now open for early-stage fintech and proptech start-ups based in Africa from June 6th – to August 24th, 2022. At the end of the application process, 12 start-ups will be selected for the program. The inaugural class will commence on the 5th of December 2022 and conclude with a Demo Day scheduled for the 16th of March 2023.
During the training program, selected start-ups will have access to Techstars’ vast network of 7,000+ mentors, 20,000+ investors, over 10,000 founders, alumni, and corporate partners. Other benefits include up to $120k in funding, curated start-up programming, one-on-one mentorship sessions, access to a Lagos office space and to future Techstars events.
The first month will be dedicated to aggressive and hands-on training with mentors to help selected founders refine their products. After the execution stage in the second month, the final phase will largely be focused on helping start-ups refine their financial strategies.
ARM labs is a fintech support programme designed to facilitate and encourage innovative growth in the financial services industry by ARM, a leading Nigerian diversified and integrated asset management group firm and that offers wealth creation solutions and opportunities through a unique blend of traditional asset management and alternative investment services to retail, high net worth and institutional investors.
Techstars also operates accelerator programs and venture capital funds by connecting start-ups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving start-up communities.