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If your company has an innovative and potentially profitable commercial opportunity that will have a development impact, but the risks are holding you back, then the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) Research Into Business (RIB) is for you. The RIB window is open for business opportunities throughout Africa and to both African and International applicants.
Nokia’s Growth Economy Venture Challenge will provide a venture capital investment in the winning proposal of $1 million (USD). Bear in mind, this is not a gift, grant or prize. It’s an investment aimed at creating a strong, vibrant business that will also improve people’s lives.