Lagos introduces Workspace Voucher program: The Lagos Innovates Workspace Voucher Program is back and applications are now being accepted.
Workspace Vouchers offer the most likely new founder and/or team a significant discount on the cost of his membership in one of Lagos Innovates’ partner hubs for a limited time.
The Workspace Voucher takes the most high-potential founders and startups in Lagos State from the very early stages of their venture (from idea to very early revenue) by facilitating access to well-equipped workspaces and learning.
To cover the cost of access to quality infrastructure, Lagos Innovates covers an average of 30-75% of each partner hub’s membership cost for a period of 3-12 months. Prize value varies depending on level. Partner hubs are listed below. To ensure this benefit goes to the most promising founders and startups with the most potential, the application and allocation process will be competitive and merit-based.
Eligibility Criteria
- Your venture stage is anywhere from ideation to very early revenue. This means that it is either not yet incorporated, or was incorporated less than one year from the date of your application for a Workspace Voucher.
- Your team is small and does not include any paid staff. You are a team of co-founders.
- You do not generate monthly revenues of more than one million naira.
- You have never received any third-party capital for your venture; this includes grants, equity or debt.
Selection Process and Criteria
- Your online application will be judged entirely on its merits, subject to your meeting the eligibility criteria for a Workspace Voucher.
- Applications will be scored by a panel of judges from within the Lagos startup ecosystem, taking into account four criteria: (1) market opportunity, (2) strength of the entrepreneur/co-founding team, (3) progress or traction to date, and (4) strength of recommendation by a credible third-party.
- The maximum possible score is 100 points, and Workspace Vouchers will be allocated to the highest scoring ventures subject to a minimum threshold score of 50 points, until the available vouchers for a particular period are exhausted.
- It is possible to score 50 points without a third-party recommendation, but this is a good way to increase your score. Ideal referees are recognized experts from within the Lagos startup ecosystem (for example, successful founders, investors with notable track records, hub/incubator operators, etc.) who know you/your co-founders and your venture well and can provide genuine insight about your potential.
Get ready to revolutionize your operations with:
- State-of-the-art workspaces tailored to your needs
- Access to top-notch equipment and facilities without the cost burden
- Collaborative setups to ignite team synergy and innovation
- Networking opportunities within the startup ecosystemLet’s get rental headaches and utility costs out of the way, so you can focus on building the startup of your dreams with your team!Don’t miss this chance to level up your startup journey.
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