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Plus other opportunities

Sep 29, 2025

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In this week’s edition:

GETAccelerated, Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge, and other opportunities.
Lagride introduced 100 EVs, Paga entered US market, and other noteworthy Naija tech news.
Events, and more.

Opportunities you should not miss!

— GETAccelerated 2025

This initiative is designed to discover, accelerate, and support early-stage startups in transitioning into mission-driven businesses that explore pathways for growth by creating impact from addressing socioeconomic and development challenges.

Successful applicants will undergo a 3-day bootcamp & hackathon, 12-week digital acceleration journey, and ₦1 million non-equity funding, and an opportunity to compete for ₦9 million additional funding at the final Showcase & Demo Day!

Apply now

— Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge 2025

This initiative is targeted at woman tech (co)founders across Africa. Successful applicants have a chance to win up to $100,000 in equity-free grants, mentorship and visibility to accelerate the growth of their businesses.

Apply now

Snapshot of noteworthy events in Naija’s tech ecosystem last week:

— Lagride introduced 100 new electric vehicles (EVs) into its fleet. Read more

— Nigerian government released a national LLM for local languages. Read more

— Paypal announced commitment to invest $100 million in Africa. Read more

— Ido Sum announced departure from TLcom Capital after 14 years. Read more

— Paga entered US market. Read more

— Fincra partnered Reap for better financial connections between Africa and Asia. Read more