Start Innovation Hub Business Catalyst Incubation Program 2025

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Applications are open for Start Innovation Hub Business Catalyst Incubation Program 2025. Are you an ambitious entrepreneur with a groundbreaking idea? Do you dream of building the next big thing? Start Innovation Hub is excited to announce the launch of their Incubation program THE BUSINESS CATALYST! Join a game-changing incubation journey with Start Innovation Hub and turn your vision into a scalable venture shaping the future of our oceans and water-based economies.

This 12-week intensive program is designed to help early-stage startups innovating around the Blue Economy refine their ideas, build scalable products, and take their businesses to the next level.

Business Catalyst Incubation Program Benefits

Selected startups will gain access to the following resources and opportunities:

Expert Mentorship: 1:1 sessions with mentors, experienced entrepreneurs, industry experts, and investors.
Workshops & Training: Hands-on sessions on business strategy, product development, funding, and scaling.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with a vibrant community of founders, investors, and industry leaders.
Pitch Development: Professional support to create a winning pitch deck.
Resource Library: Access to templates, tools, and reading materials to support your startup journey.
Co-Working Space: Free access to our co-working facilities during the program.
Alumni Network: Membership to our alumni network for ongoing support and collaboration.

Program Curriculum Highlights

Business Strategy & Model Design
Market Research & Validation
Product Development & MVP Creation
Go-to-Market Strategy and Achieving Product-market Fit
Funding & Financial Planning
Pitching & Storytelling
Legal & Intellectual Property
Team Building & Culture
Scaling & Growth Strategies
Metrics & Performance Tracking

Eligibility Criteria for Business Catalyst Incubation Program

To be considered for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Stage: Early-stage startups (pre-seed to seed stage) with a validated idea or prototype solving a problem around Blue Economy.
Team: Minimum of 3 persons and maximum of 5 with complementing skills. You must have at least one developer in your team. At least one founder must be fully committed to the startup.
Innovation: The startup must offer an innovative solution to a real-world problem in the Blue Economy sector.
Scalability: The business model should have potential for high growth and scalability.
Location: Open to startups across Nigeria, but founders must be available to participate in-person at our Uyo headquarters.