The 2021 Beyond Limits Fellowship for Founders offered a transformative experience for 12 early-stage entrepreneurs, featuring masterclasses, mentorship, and grants. Led by industry experts including Juliet Ehimuan, Tonye Cole, TY Bello, Bunmi Akinyemiju, Nimi Akinkugbe, Osayi Alile, Audu Maikori, Uche Pedro, and Eghosa Omogui, the program was a curated platform for profound learning and growth in entrepreneurship.
In October 2023, we selected 26 startups from 642 applications across key African countries for the Beyond Limits Fellowship for Founders. During the six-week program, 50+ executives participated in masterclasses and mentorship sessions led by industry luminaries such as Iyin Aboyeji, Biola Alabi, Tidjane Deme, Bunmi Akinyemiju, Osayi Alile, Uche Pedro, Ike Echeruo, and Dr. Juliet Ehimuan. The top three startups were awarded grants for their exceptional startups’ viability at the grant competition.
In the 2024/25 cohort 3.0, we selected 30 early-stage startups from a pool of over 500 applications across Nigeria for the third cohort of the Beyond Limits Fellowship for Founders, hosted in partnership with the U.S. Consulate General Lagos. During the 12-week program, 60 founders participated in expert-led masterclasses, leadership training, and mentorship sessions featuring prominent industry leaders such as Shola Akinlade, Dr. Ola Brown, Biola Alabi, Olumide Soyombo, Nnamdi Ezeigbo, and more. The program closed with a Demo Day and graduation event at the American Corner in Lagos, where the top three startups were awarded startup resources worth $10,000 for their standout innovation and impact.
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