AWP Network

Apply: Stanford Seed Transformation Program for African Entrepreneurs

The Seed Transformation Program is a 12-month program in which high-potential leaders are challenged to assess their companies’ vision, redefine their strategies, and make ambitious changes toward exponential growth that will generate new jobs. The Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies is led by Stanford University’s Graduate School of …

Meet 17 African Social Entrepreneurs Addressing Maternal & Child Health in Sub-Saharan Africa

The healthymagination Mother and Child Program—launched in March 2016 by GE and Santa Clara University’s Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship to address maternal and child mortality by supporting African social entrepreneurs operating in the health sector—has taken the first big step toward achieving its objective: selecting the first group of social enterprises …

Attend: Powering Africa Nigeria Investment Summit

The Annual Powering Africa: Nigeria Investment Summit will be hosted under the Official Patronage of Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing and with the endorsement of the Bayelsa State Government, the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, the Electricity Commission of Nigeria, the Transmission Company of Nigeria, the National Power Training Institute …

Attend: Payments East Africa 2016 Conference

Banks and telcoms worldwide are rethinking their current business models and sources of revenue in light of Fintech competitors and revolutionary technology. East Africa is a hub for such innovations and Payments East Africa is at the epicentre of this opportunity. Learn how banks can save billions by integrating blockchain security. How telcoms …

Nigerian Government Support can help Small Businesses thrive in Recessionary Times

Small & Medium Businesses in Nigeria face challenging times, even as the economy slides With the Nigerian economy in recession, support for Small & Medium Businesses could be one of the key ingredients to carrying the country through these tough times. Assisting them should become a priority for big business …

Attend: The Agrique Africa Investor Mission To Nigeria

Welcome2Africa is pleased to announce the Agrique Africa Investor Mission to Nigeria taking place March 2017. Following the success of its Agrique Africa Investment series – particularly the Agrique Africa Investment Summits, which brings together agribusinesses and investors, there is a need to continue with catalyzing investment interest into Africa’s …

Mary Olushoga receiving award from Senator Liyel Imoke

Founder of AWP Network Honored by TBLF

On Saturday, August 27, 2016 – The Bridge Leadership Foundation hosted its 2016 Career Day event at the Calabar International Convention Center. Over 2,700 young people attended this flagship event aimed at inspiring and empowering young people to choose the right career path and make informed decisions regarding their personal …

Participants at the AWP Network Pitch Training Session

The AWP Network Makes History By Hosting Taraba State’s First-Ever Pitch Competition

On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 – The AWP Network made history by organizing and hosting Taraba State’s first-ever pitch competition. This is the first time that a pitch competition for entrepreneurs will be held in the Taraba, Nigeria. With high unemployment rates and Nigeria in a recession, the AWP …

Win ‎€15,000 Apply for the 2016 Pitch AgriHack

Pitch AgriHack! is a new component of the AgriHack Talent program of the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation. This first edition (pilot) is implemented in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the support of partners such as CABI DevLab and mLab East Africa. It involves: a …

Apply: 2016 Appsafrica Innovation Awards

The Appsafrica.com Innovation Awards recognizes innovation and excellence in African mobile and tech. Supported by Mobile Monday, the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF), Uber and the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) winners will be announced at the awards party on November 14th, 2016 in Cape Town. Applications are welcome for the following …

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