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Project I2M (innovation to market) Programme for Innovators and Researchers across Nigeria. (2 Million Naira in funding)

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  Application Deadline: March 30th, 2023 Project I2M (innovation to market):  Building an Integrated Support system for a sustainable innovation ecosystem in Nigeria. It has the objective to harness innovations in Nigeria by collaborating with researchers and innovators under the umbrella of an innovation consortium. Project I2M supports innovations from research, and also innovations resulting from non-procedural activities. This project aims to deploy resources such that innovations at whatever stage can be nurtured till it is ready for the market. Once ready, the innovator works with a dedicated project team to fashion out pathways through which the innovation can be commercialized. This project will also create a self-sustaining incubator program for innovators that want to take their products to market via a startup, to expose them to training on how to create bankable businesses that can attract big investments. Special attention will be given to Innovations from Nigerian youths,

Apply for Finland Scholarship of Tampere University

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  Full Scholarship Tampere University Tampere University seeks to recognise high-achieving, motivated students. Tampere University Scholarships Programme is intended for students who are required to pay tuition fees in Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes offered in English. Finland Scholarship is available for applicants to Master’s programmes. Tampere University is one of the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. Almost all internationally recognised fields of study are represented at this university. They bring together research and education in technology, health and society. Their collaboration with their partners is built on our strengths, unique combinations of scientific disciplines and applied expertise. Tampere University is a community of 21,000 students and over 4,000 staff members. The University was created in 2019 through a merger between the University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology. This university has seven faculties. Tampere University

Apply for University De Lyon Master’s Program Scholarship 2023

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  Full Scholarship France The  École normale supérieure de Lyon  is an elite  French public institution   that trains professors, researchers, senior civil servants as well as business and political leaders. Students choose their courses and split their time between training and research into sciences and humanities.  Built on the tradition of the ENS de Fontenay-Saint-Cloud, founded in 1880, the ENS de Lyon also focuses on educational research. It is a symbol of French Republican meritocracy, and it remains committed today to disseminating knowledge to the widest audience and to promoting equal opportunity. The ENS de Lyon is part of the Université de Lyon and supports quality research that has earned it a Fields medal (Cedric Villani, 2010) and many CNRS medals. It encourages interdisciplinary studies to foster a better understanding of complex contemporary issues. Aiming to set up a worldwide training and research network, the ENS de Lyon has developed strong international partnersh

Global Development Awards Competition 2022 – Open call for Researchers (ORD Category) or Development Implementers (MIDP Category)

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The Global Development Awards Competition is an innovative award scheme administered by the Global Development Network (GDN), funded under the Policy and Human Resources Development Fund (PHRD), managed by the World Bank, and generously supported by the Ministry of Finance, Government of Japan. Looking for fully-funded opportunities, install the Youth Opportunities Android or iOS App here. Theme and Awards The theme of the 2022 edition is ‘Post-COVID-19 Governance – Learning from challenging circumstances to build better governance systems‘ and will feature two categories: Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development (ORD): A competitive research grant program that identifies and funds outstanding research proposals that have a high potential for excellence in research and clear policy implications for addressing development issues in low and middle-income countries (as defined by the World Bank) Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP): A competitive gra

Union Bank Graduate Trainee Program 2023 for Nigerians

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Deadline:  9th of January, 11:59pm The Union Bank Graduate Trainee Programme At Union Bank, we are a forward-thinking bank, building a team of versatile and exceptional individuals who are fully prepared and equipped to take on new challenges, make an impact and work across the different aspects of the business. Our Graduate Trainee Programme has been designed to give graduates the opportunity to learn technical and soft skills from a world-class organisation through training and essential on-the-job experience. The programme is open to young professionals looking to acquire valuable skills and experience through three available pathways: Sales Academy, Tech Bootcamp, and the General Management Trainee. Why Union Bank? Simply put, the Union Bank’s Graduate Trainee is the perfect way to set the right foundation for your career and thrive in the world of work. We find simpler and smarter ways to do things better every time. We encourage and value innovation and creativity that sets us at

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship programme 2022-23

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DEADLINE:  December 13, 2022 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship applications are now open! This is your opportunity to apply for a Scholarship to study a Master’s course in the UK that will help you achieve sustainable development. The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship programme is one of three Master’s programmes offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth. By attracting individuals with outstanding talent and identifiable potential from all backgrounds and supporting them to become leaders and innovators on returning to their home countries, the CSC’s work combines sustainable development with the UK national interest and provides opportunities for international

The World Bank Internship Program (BIP) 2023 - APPLY

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DEADLINE January 31, 2023 TIME LEFT  54 Days ADD TO CALENDAR Google Calendar REGION United State The Bank Internship Program (BIP) offers highly motivated individuals an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of the World Bank. The internship allows individuals to bring new perspectives, innovative ideas and research experience into the Bank’s work, while improving skills in a diverse environment. In addition, it is a great way to enhance CVs with practical work experience. Internships are available in both development operations and other business units (such as Human Resources, Communications, Accounting, etc.) however, availability during a given internship term is based on business need. To access the application, please click the apply button, noting that only selected candidates will be contacted. The WB Internship Program typically seeks candidates for: Operations (Front Line) in the following fields: economics, finance, human development (public health, education, nu

Tony Elumelu Foundation announces Full list of Selected TEF2022 Entrepreneurs - See List

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The Foundation Wrote. We have just announced the 2022 cohort of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme, and for the first time ever, our selection announcement was held outside of Nigeria, in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa. Back in 2015, when we set out to empower 10,000 African entrepreneurs over 10 years, through our founder, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu’s USD$100million family commitment. We never expected that after only 7 cycles of our entrepreneurship programme, we would have catalysed a global movement to democratize luck and economic hope across Africa. It is my pleasure to announce that today, we have disbursed over USD$85million to over 18,000 African entrepreneurs, as a part of our commitment to unlock prosperity in our continent through jobs creation, poverty alleviation and women inclusion. These young women and men, through their innovation and creativity, are creating jobs and wealth, ultimately transforming Africa - one community at a t