StartUp Arewa
set to unlock the opportunities of the Northern Nigerian Technology Ecosystem
The City of
Kaduna will host Techpreneurs, Tech Startups, Tech enthusiasts, Developers and
Lovers of Technology as they converge between 17th of November and
19th of November 2016 at Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation Hall,
Kaduna for the launch of Startup Arewa
and the unveiling of Startup Platz. The
Organizers and volunteers of Startup Arewa Kaduna Series have been working assiduously
behind the scenes to ensure that this event provides not only inspiration, but
the resources required for building and launching a viable, scalable platform.
Startup Arewa is a Tech Startup
and Innovation Meetup tour organized by Emerge Tech Africa and Network of
Incubators & Innovators in Nigeria (NINE) which focuses on the growth and
development of the Northern Nigerian technology Startup ecosystem. In addition
to that, Startup Arewa Participants receive invaluable one-on-one time with
Stakeholders within the Global Technology Ecosystem and Successful startup
founders who will give inspiring speeches and pep talks.
The Startup Arewa Kaduna hack
Series program will run for three days;
Day One: 17th November, 2016; featuring Startup Clinic/
Boot camp and Information Projection for Northern Nigeria.
Day Two: 18th November, 2016; Hackathon and
Identification of Ideas & Solution to Hacking.
Day Three: 19th November, 2016; Inspiring Keynotes, Pep Talk, Pitches, Panel Discussions, Fireside Chats.
Speakers include
Dr. Isa Ibrahim Pantami (DG of NITDA), Alhaji Yusuf Kazaure (MD Galaxy Backbone),
Dr. Ibrahim B. Dauda (President Vault Group), Dr Bashir Gwandu (Chairman
Commonwealth ITU Group), Amb. Daniel Steeves (CEO BDHub), Dr Shettima Aji Ali
(MD Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation), Alhaji Gambo Hamza (Executive Secretary of KADIPA), Mr Abdul Chukkol (Head of Cyber Crime, EFCC) , Amb (Dr) Aisha
Audu Emeje (Founder, A3 Foundation) , Ms Hauwa Yabani (MD Abuja Technology
Village) , Dr Amina Sambo (ICT Unit, EFCC) , and many more others.
The event will also unveil “Startup
Platz,” an online accelerator/incubator. This platform, as well as providing
knowledge and services to startup businesses, offers a convergence between
startups and investors, with the goal of boosting the development of tangible,
innovative solutions that can tackle challenges in Nigeria, provide a
nation-wide community as well as monitor the growth impact of this new highly
potential ecosystem.
According to the Founder, Mohammed
Ibrahim Jega, the program intends to identify over 200 IT startups whose ideas
will be grouped and a selection and incubation process for the program
champions will be put in place for growth and sustainability.
“This is the maiden edition of the program and it will run for
three days during which we will identify, group and profile IT ideas and
innovations. Startup Arewa is a comprehensive and structured plan for ICT
development in Northern Nigerian Technology Ecosystem. It is a planned and
continued community based program that will partner with State governments, ICT
industry stakeholders from both public and private sector and the global ICT
community whether you are a Techie or just a tech enthusiast, this event is one
that you should not miss”.
All participants should register on www.startuparewa.com to be part of the Largest Tech Ecosystem. There will be
knowledgeable and successful Techpreneurs in attendance to inspire, share and
mentor participants. We hope to see you there!
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