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ACCESS BANK COMMENCES ACCELERATOR PROGRAM, TO EMPOWER STARTUPS THROUGH AFRICA FINTECH FOUNDRY (AFF)

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 admin

The Africa FinTech Foundry (AFF), an initiative of Access Bank Plc has commenced its accelerator programs. The initiative is set to empower emerging startups, with mentorship programs, advisory and has committed N10 million in cash to the top three finalists. The accelerator program which opened its entries last month, received 306 registration sand after rigorous assessments was later shortlisted to 30 participants. These finalists were further screened by the Head of the Africa Fintech Foundry, Mr.Daniel Awe; Group Head, Emerging Businesses, Access Bank, Mrs. Ayodele Olojede; and Vice President, Investments…

AFRICA FINTECH FOUNDRY TO BOOST INNOVATION AND ‘TECHPRENEURS’ WITH 2021 ‘ACCELERATOR’ PROGRAMME

January 20, 2021 admin

Africa’s foremost innovation hub, the Africa Fintech Foundry (AFF), has opened up its registration portal for the 2021 Accelerator program. The initiative, which is being executed in partnership with Access Bank Plc, seeks to fast-track the growth of the best start-ups operating within the African technology ecosystem. The ‘Accelerator’ programme will fast track and assist the selected start-ups to navigate issues such as start-up pricing and competitiveness, creating endearing customer experiences, support and retention, hiring and people management, scaling for growth and product development cycle fundamentals amongst others. Speaking at…