Nairobi-based tech accelerator 88mph has struck a partnership
deal with tech giant Google in a move geared to promoting a conducive startup
ecosystem in the continent.
Pledging to ‘fill the gaps of the nascent startup ecosystem in
Africa’, the two will offer operational and knowledge resources to techpreneurs
that includes mentoring, legal and IP advice, and technical workshops aimed at
placing startups in the competitive business map.
The partnership sees Johanna Kollar of Google’s Startup
Support Programs and Head of Campus London Ezequiel Vidra join the 88mph
advisory board.
88mph has invested in a total of 7 startups, which include
Ghafla !, PesaTalk, Tusqee, 6ix Degrees, Hivi Sasa and Drugs.co.ke. Before the
end of the year, the accelerator is intending to invest more than US$200,000 in
startups. The firm is also planning to broaden its continental reach with West
Africa in its 2013 opening calendar.
For techpreneurs [established or not] seeking support
for their Startups apply before August 15, 2012
to enjoy:
$6,000 for each
founder, up to $24,000 for 6-18 percent equity
Free access to 88mph
pan-African tech hubs
An expansive 88mph
mentor network
The accelerator programmme will commence on September 15.
Visit http://www.88mph.ac/
for more details
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