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1 Implemented by: Make-IT Accelerator // Programme Phase 2 // Cooperation readiness, traction and better access to markets Make-IT in Africa Make-IT in Africa promotes digital innovation for sustainable and inclusive development in sub-saharan Africa. The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit () GmbH implements this project on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) as part of BMZ s Digital Africa Initiative. In close collaboration with more than 20 corporate and financing partners, social enterprises, hubs and networks, Make-IT in Africa supports an enabling environment for young entrepreneurs to enable better access to finance, markets and skills. Make-IT Accelerator The Make-IT Accelerator offers tech start-ups from East and West Africa a nine-month programme to help them strengthen their growth, cooperation and investment readiness. implementes the non-profit support programme in collaboration with renowned accelerators and hubs, as well as corporate and financing partners. As a non-profit provider, we take no equity, we charge no participation fee, and we make no other claims on intellectual property. The present cohort of the Make-IT Accelerator has been selected from an open call in close collaboration with tech hubs, business and financing partners. 28 tech start-ups from East and West Africa participate in the 9 months programme from January September Experienced partners support start-ups in navigating through three progressive phases of the Make-IT Accelerator programme: Phase 1: Capacity for Growth (January March 2018) The three-month capacity-building phase focuses on fundamental business principles, product and team. Implementation is carried out with selected hubs. Individual scaling plans Trainings Regular meetings to evaluate progress Mentoring and support by technical experts Phase 2: Cooperation Readiness (April June 2018) The three-month exposure phase provides opportunities for matchmaking, exposure and new business partnerships at local, regional and international level. Implementation is carried out with private companies, chambers of commerce and associations. Individual exposure recommendations Matchmaking with potential business partners access to trade fairs and delegation trips Industry specific master classes Mentoring and peer learning Phase 3: Investment Readiness (June September 2018) The three-month support phase focuses on financing requirements and due diligence of the individual tech start-ups. Implementation is carried out with mentors, investors and networks. Pitch and presentation training Mentoring Financing advice and matchmaking with investors Demo days
2 Overview of Phase 2 In phase 2, all tech start-ups participating in the Make-IT Accelerator will get opportunities to show their products and make new business contacts with private sector partners, such as corporates, peers, and financing partners. Phase 2 starts with transition days in East and West Africa, and over a period of 3 months, Make-IT implements a variety of formats to inspire cooperation, connect start-ups with corporates and peers, and to develop new business and learning partnerships. Access to all the formats depends on individual exposure needs and recommendations, and on scope and focus of each specific format. events and exposure activities require a pre-selection and/or application. formats will be available for all participants of the Make-IT Accelerator programme. Phase 2 is based on events, virtual collaboration and exposure opportunities. These activities do not require full-time presence at a hub facility as it was the case in Phase 1. Tech star-ups shall integrate Phase 2 firmly into their daily businesses. Therefore, Make- IT will not provide office space etc. Travel and accommodation will be provided only if needed for those who participate in curated exposure activities. Transition Days Transition days link between the accelerator phases 1 and 2. They include first contacts with B2B partners, implementing partners for phase 2, mentors and other stakeholders. An individual needs analysis defines exposure recommendations and goals. In a Demo Day start-ups and cooperation partners establish new business contacts and strengthen their networks. Inspire: Showcases Showcasing activities aim at creating international attention on start-ups profiles and innovations and changing the perception of African entrepreneurship in Europe. In phase 2 several showcasing opportunities will be provided for tech entrepreneurs participating in the Make-IT Accelerator. Such opportunities include: Digital Innovation Series (curated) In its showcasing series Digital Innovation Made in Africa, Make- IT presents good practices from African tech entrepreneurs with a high potential for social impact. Together with partners, Make- IT in Africa publishes a series of best practice examples in a catalogue, as well as a touring exhibition. Start-up Pool Profile (open) Facilitating start-up/corporate matchmaking, Make-IT provides an online start-up pool on Each start-up participating in the Make-IT Accelerator programme is featured there. World Summit Awards (curated) In cooperation with the World Summit Awards, Make-IT promotes African innovators to attain international attention. Several African start-ups received awards at the WSA Global Conference The next round is open for applications. Web-Clip Series (curated) In cooperation with arte and Berlin Producers, Make-IT has started a series of video clips on digital innovation from Africa. The first 7 video clips will be published at re:publica Connect: B2B Exposure Business-to-Business Exposure (B2B) activities aim at enabling business partner matchmaking at local, regional and international level. Therefore, several formats will be provided. B2B Vouchers (open) The German Chambers of Commerce () provides each participant of the Accelerator with a B2B Vourcer. These vouchers include a number of matchmaking and other support services to provide start-ups with access to German and international corporate partners, other SME and access to the s network. CeBIT 2018 (curated) The CeBIT 2018 in Hannover, Germany, is one of the leading trade fairs, expo, conference and festival in the digital world. Make-IT will provide the opportunity to participate in the event for 20 tech start-ups from Africa. Selection will based on an open call and curated by s implementing partners. B2B Events (open / curated) Make-IT organizes local and/or regional B2B events in close cooperation with partners, such as, local network partners and other projects. There will be several B2B events thoughout phase two. Access is open, and events will be announced shortly. DIHK Road Show Start.up! Germany (curated) During a 1-week roadshow in October, 10 selected start-ups will have the opportunity to extend their international networks, connect with the German start-up ecosystem and meet potential German business partners. This year s focus will be mobility/logisitcs, InsureTech and Smart City solutions. Call and selection will start soon. Demo Africa (open) Demo Africa will be the final Demo Day of the Make-IT Accelerator programme. It will take place at the end of the 9-month programme. Start-ups receive an opportunity to present themselves to an international audience of coporates and investors. 2
3 Biz Talks (open) 20 different Biz talks focus on the needs of tech start-ups in the Accelerator programme. A Biz talk typically is a 2-hour event, each of which covering a different perspective and opportunity of partnership with corporate and financing partners. Dates will be specified subsequently and announced through Make-IT s newsletter. KENYA B-Corps M-Changa Phoenix Risen ICT Authority Wylde International National Research Fund Kenya Innovation Agency Invest in Africa Liquid Telecom Center for Intellectual property and Information technology Law Biz talk topic Impact measurement Crowd fundig Gender at the work place Government support SME s growth in Kenya Research support from Government Investment fund by Government Support for trading across boarders Support partner IP Law Develop: Partnerships Partnership activities aim at creating traction by joint innovation or other joint project activities carried out by corporate partners, peers and start-ups. Partnership formats include: Mentoring (open) In collaboration with VC4A, Viktoria Ventures, ABAN and HYBR, Make-IT in Africa establishes mentorin partnerships between tech start-ups and experienced mentors from business and finance. Tech start-ups will receive individual advice and feedback on their development. Hackathons and Innovation Labs (curated) As the start-ups, so do our network partners appreciate the collaboration. Hackathons and Innovation Labs are the best formats to foster a joint problem solving approach bringing start-ups and partners together to work on pressing problems. Masterclasses (open) Selected partners of the Make-IT Alliance offer masterclasses on topics related to business interests, tech products and other opportunities for collaboration between corporates and start-ups. International experts and business practitioners share their experience with tech start-ups. Following an overwiev of our Tech Masterclasses set for 2018 (exact dates will be announced by Make-IT s partners). NIGERIA TVET program by Aluko & Oyebode and UBA Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) Julius Berger Green Innovation, Dangote African Development Bank Agriculture Innovation Initiative in Africa (AIIA) Biz talk topic Agriculture Value Chain / Legal Support Investment Matching Investment Matching KENYA IBM SAP Masterclass topic Design Thinking Cloud for Business Siemens Industry 4.0 Liquid Telecom KCB NIGERIA IBM Oracle V8 Aluko&Oyebode Lagos Angel Network Internet of Things Financing Masterclass topic Cloud and DNA Startup Offerings Corporate Governance Navigating Legal Systems Financial Management 3
4 General time line West Africa Stream Save the date Activities Partners Access April 11-13, 2018, Lagos Transition Days and Demo Day // Pitch training // Phase 2 introduction // Demo day pitches CcHub, Endeva, VC4A, ABAN, HYBR March 19-22, Vienna World Summit Awards Global Hall Vienna // Global Winners // Pitching WSA April 2018, online Tech start-ups in Africa // Showcasing // Pool April 2018, Europe Digital Innovation Made in Africa, Vol. 2 // Showcasing // Touring exhibition April to June, 2018, Lagos B2B Vouchers: Matchmaking services provided by Lagos // Individual service agreements and timing required April to September, 2018, virtual Mentoring partnerships // Individual mentoring agreements and timing required VC4A, ABAN, HYBR April to December, Lagos Biz Talks April to December, Lagos Master Classes May 2018, Berlin Re:publica Berlin // Web-clips featured at BMZ booth May to December 2018, Lagos B2B event: Breakfast office // Sector-specific topic discussions June 2018, Lagos B2B event: Bavarian Government office // Demo day pitches June 11-15, 2018, Hannover/Germany // Expo & fair // B2B matchmaking // Pitching Deutsche Messe June 21, 2018, Lagos B2B event: German-Nigerian Business Hotel & Suites // B2B Matchmaking July 2018, Ondo State Make-IT Ecosystem Meetup: IBM Digital Nation Africa // ICT skills and economic development Akure Tech Hub, IBM August 2018, Lagos Design Thinking // Innovative financial solutions Seedstars, SAP, and IBM October 7-12, 2018, Germany DIHK Roadshow // B2B Matchmaking // Pitching DIHK December 2018, Ondo State Design Thinking Hackathon // Innovation in development/governance Akure Tech Hub, IBM, SAP Contact: Chiemelie Umenyiora Regional Coordinator Make-IT in West Africa chiemelie.umenyiora@giz.de 4
5 General time line East Africa Stream Save the date Activities Partners Access April 16-20, 2018, Nairobi Transition Days and Demo Day // Pitch training // Phase 2 introduction // Demo day pitches Nailab, Endeva, VC4A, Viktoria Ventures March 19-22, Vienna World Summit Awards Global Hall Vienna // Global Winners // Pitching WSA April 2018, online Tech start-ups in Africa // Showcasing // Pool April 2018, Europe Digital Innovation Made in Africa, Vol. 2 // Showcasing // Touring exhibition April 2018, Nairobi B2B event: Make-IT Meetup Justice and Governance // Discussion // Matchmaking Hill April to June, 2018, Nairobi B2B Vouchers: Matchmaking services provided by Kenya // Individual service agreements and timing required April to September, 2018, virtual Mentoring partnerships // Individual mentoring agreements and timing required VC4A, Viktoria Ventures April to December, Nairobi Biz Talks April to December, Nairobi Master Classes May 2018, Berlin Re:publica Berlin // Web-clips featured at BMZ booth May 2018, Nairobi B2B event: Make-IT Ecosystem meetup Women in Entrepreneurship She loves Tech June 2018, Nairobi Ecosystem Event Mentorship // Discussion // Matchmaking Mowgli June 2018, Nairobi B2B Partnership Event // Discussion // Matchmaking // Pitching Seedstars June 11-15, 2018, Hannover/Germany // Expo & fair // B2B matchmaking // Pitching Deutsche Messe July 2018, Nairobi B2B event: Make-IT Meetup Building a Maker Community in Kenya // peer to peer // Matchmaking Makernet Global/Digital Blacksmiths July 2018, Nairobi Kenya Angel Demo Day // Pitching Viktoria Ventures October 7-12, 2018, Germany DIHK Roadshow // B2B Matchmaking // Pitching DIHK November 2018, Nairobi B2B Regional Conference // Matchmaking // Pitching December 2018, Ondo State Design Thinking Hackathon // Innovation in development/governance Akure Tech Hub, IBM, SAP Contact: Mutembei Kariuki Regional Coordinator Make-IT in East Africa mutembei.kariuki@giz.de 5
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