Slush in partnership with Heartland Incubation Hub (a venture of Oluaka Institute located in Owerri, Imo State) is organising the Global Impact Accelerator (GIA) Programme for 2018.

Slush Global Impact Accelerator (GIA) is a program created in collaboration with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and other multiple partners globally. The purpose is to support impact-driven startups and showcase exciting business opportunities in emerging markets, which are also vital for implementing the Agenda 2030 and solving complex challenges.

Selected entrepreneurs will be offered 4 weeks Accelerator programme at Heartland Incubation Hub, between August 1- September 7. They will receive one-on-one pre-event coaching online and also partake in the Helsinki BootCamp program scheduled to take place from November 27–December 7, 2018.

Criteria for selection

Startup at the early phase must already be generating early stage revenue + funding less than 1 million Euro.Later phase startups must show growth potentials in terms of sales funnel,  ability to create partnerships as well as show good traction.Must show an impact and measurement statement that is well integrated to the business model.The startup and its leadership must have an understanding of the problem they are solving.Have the vision to solve pressing challenges globally.Have a solution that supports the sustainable development goals (SDGs)Have skills and drive to succeed.The product must have at least one working prototype.

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How to apply

Application deadline is May 31st, 2018. Here is a link to apply.
http://heartlandincubator.com/heartland-hub-partners-slush-global-impact-accelerator-program-2018/

This is good but how much will they give the new startups when they get to Finland?

go to the website you will see the amount , you can as well share this info. to friends.