Ayoba, Africa’s largest super-app platform, has disclosed plans to assist Nigerian businesses with a SME Accelerator Program in Nigeria in strategic collaboration with Adanian Labs.
According to Killian Mayua, Country Head of Adanian Labs Nigeria, the SME Accelerator Program is expected to revolutionize Nigeria’s SME scene.
He stated that the SME Accelerator Program marks the start of a journey that would not only uplift the selected entrepreneurs’ firms but also significantly contribute to the Nigerian economy.
This comes as the firms reveal the entrepreneurs that have been chosen for the highly anticipated SME Accelerator Program.
He stated that the SME Accelerator Program’s call for applications received an overwhelming response from candidates, with 50 outstanding enterprises chosen from hundreds of applications after a tough selection process lasting weeks.
“After the final pitch session themed SME Activation Day scheduled for October 20th, 2023, a final round of 30 SMES will be selected from the 50 pre-qualified.”
“This important event concludes Season 1 of Ayoba and Adanian Labs’ joint initiative, the SME Accelerator Program.” This Program is poised to transform Nigeria’s SME landscape. The program, which began on August 10th, drew a varied range of entrepreneurial skills, each competing for a chance to be a part of this revolutionary path of SME sustainability.
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“This presents an enormous opportunity for successful SME Accelerator Program inductees to scale into the over 30m users of the Ayoba platform, high market access for any SME.”
“Participants will also have access to Adanian Labs’ cutting-edge Learning Management System, which will provide a comprehensive and transformative experience in digitalizing their business operations and services.”
“The SME Activation Day is a statement of intent, not just a showcase of entrepreneurial talent.” Ayoba and Adanian Labs are committed to helping small SMEs develop through digitization.
“Stay tuned for live updates and highlights from the ayoba SME Activation Day on October 20th, as ayoba and Adanian Labs stand together in empowering Nigerian SMEs to dream big, achieve big, and impact big,” Mayua stated in a press release.
Eero Tarianne, Chief Ecosystem Development Officer at Ayoba, stated that the SME Accelerator Program was more than just a celebration, but also a tribute to the potential that lies within Nigeria’s thriving SME sector.
“The passion and creativity displayed by Nigerian entrepreneurs truly inspires us.”
“This event is not just a celebration; it’s a testament to the potential that exists within Nigeria’s vibrant SME community, Ayoba and Adanian Labs are proud to be a catalyst for digital inclusion,” Tarianne went on to say.
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