Apply for Ignite Innovation Lab (IGL) Digital Transformation for 19-28 years old and Win Laptops, Cash prices, Digital skills and Recognition. Closes July 24, 2020

Apply for Ignite Innovation Lab (IGL) Digital Transformation for 19-28 years old and Win Laptops, Cash prices, Digital skills and Recognition. Closes July 24, 2020

The Ignite Innovation Lab (IGL) Digital Transformation, is an online startup incubator that provides lessons on human centered design-thinking, digital marketing, and is committed to equipping youths in Africa with the digital literacy and critical skills necessary to create digital enterprise solutions that are progressing the Sustainable Development Goals and adapt to the global workforce—and the very nature of work in the 21st Century. IGL is a program of Inspire Africa for Global Impacts Initiative.

The Innovation Lab Challenge is open to young innovative Africans (aged 19-28) who are interested in learning about relevant soft and digital skills; are ready to employ critical and design thinking to solve complex problems, and are passionate about upgrading their knowledge on digital marketing and using the knowledge gained to build viable online businesses and create job opportunities.

Participants will join a team of four or five, with members drawn from around sub-Saharan Africa. The team uses cloud computing to communicate with its members and submit their business proposals within two weeks, which will be published on the solutions page of the Inspire Africa website.

To qualify for the IGL Challenge, participants MUST:

– Be a young or aspiring entrepreneur from across Africa.

– Be between the ages of 19-28 at the start of the program.

– Be proficient in English.

– Have access to the internet and a valid Gmail account.

– Have access to a computer or smartphone device that allows Google apps/G-suite.

– Have a well developed CV.

Our Training Model

Virtual, Team-based,
Multi-Day Workshop

Participants will explore a multitude of human-centered design methodologies such as need finding, ethnographic observation, and rapid prototyping. The vehicles for learning include hands-on activities through digital tools (G-Suite), online group exercises, research and discussions, short lectures, and pitch rehearsals.

Design Exercises &

Digital Marketing

During these extensive exercises, participants will infuse design thinking into business planning and entrepreneurial activities. Afterwards, further hands-on
learning and workshops on digital marketing will ensure to under-stand the role of social media on customer acquisition.

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Project

Leadership

Participants will be introduced to a series of creative confidence team building and leadership activities that will equip them with the leadership capacity
to implement the business project and work with a team remotely.

 

Criteria

To qualify for the IGL Challenge, participants MUST:

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• Be a young or aspiring entrepreneur from across Africa.
• Be between the ages of 19-28 at the start of the program.
• Be proficient in English.
• Have access to the internet and a valid Gmail account.
• Have access to a computer or smartphone device that allows Google apps/G-suite. 
• Have a well developed CV.

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Prizes

Teams will pitch virtually and the winning team members will receive :

• Brand new laptops/cash prizes
• A copy of the Winning Streak Book
• Outstanding members will receive awards of recognition and all participants will get a certificate of completion. 

Interested in Applying?

All applicants will submit a CV and attend a Virtual Summit Workshop.

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Applications Due By:

July 24, 2020 at 11:59 PM WAT

CLICK HERE AND APPLY NOW