Nigeria-based Chinook Lab has opened applications for its maiden ‘Founders Incubator Program.’

Powered by startups incubator and venture fund firm, Chinook Capital Ltd, Chinook Lab’s program aims to help selected applicants to progress rapidly into viable, venture-scalable businesses.

The company is looking for four disruptive startups and entrepreneurs from Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and Ivory Coast, that operate in spaces such as artificial intelligence, IoT, agri-tech, fintech and e-health.

Selected startups will take part in an intensive four-month incubator program, and get access to 12 months office space, mentorship, networking opportunities, and partner and sponsor benefits from Microsoft, Amazon and Digital Oceans.

Chosen startups will also receive support in the form of $15,000 in-kind services from Chinook’s incubator partners, $25,000 pre-seed investment and the potential for follow-on funding from Chinook Capital’s fund and it’s co-investors.

According to the company, applications end on October 31st.

By: ClaraDoku/techvoiceafrica.com