Lagos Startup Week is described as a Week for entrepreneurs, Startups & SME’s in Nigeria. It is made up of various Sessions, Keynotes, Panels & Meetups where startups gather to learn from local and visiting entrepreneurs as they share their experiences and get ready to take on the continents next challenge.


This year’s edition has the theme “Be Inspired”, the aim is to get entrepreneurs inspired to take on new challenges and initiatives even with the recession in the economylagos-startupweek-2016

Last year’s edition was a hit with over 20 events consisting of pitches, panel discussions, showcases, meetups and several other activities where over 60 startups were featured with over 1.5 million dollars of investment and about 1000+ entrepreneurs attended.

this year’s Lagos Startup Week will feature free masterclasses targeted at startups, product launches, and a Startup Exhibition

According to Olumide Olayinka, organiser of Lagos Startup Week, “This year’s events are community-led, all about building each other up and fostering the growth of a supportive environment to launch new businesses, whilst ensuring viable startups are linked up to willing investors and mentors alike.”

“The present Nigerian economy, however tough, presents tremendous opportunity for Startups to capitalise and establish leading positions in the marketplace,”

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The event will be graced by an interesting lineup of speakers which include successful startup founders, local and international investors, industry giants and domain experts.

The date for Lagos Startup Week 2016 is between September 24th and 30th.

Please not that Lagos Startup Week is a free event

You can register below to attend if you are interested,
http://techpreneursafrica.com/lagos-startup-week-2016-holds-from-september-24-to-30-register-now-to-participate/