This year, the ISN Annual Gathering in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, brought together Nigeria’s innovation community for a celebration of growth, collaboration, and culture. Among the event’s highlights were twelve startups from DTC Nigeria’s ’s TechMyBiz Acceleration Program, which aims to support early-stage businesses in scaling impactful solutions.
The Deal Room allowed TechMyBiz startups to pitch directly to potential investors, providing an invaluable experience that could lead to meaningful partnerships. The startups represented various sectors, including fintech, healthtech, agritech, and edtech showcasing the diversity of Nigeria’s innovation landscape and GIZ’s commitment to fostering scalable, tech-driven solutions.
In addition to the Deal Room, the ISN exhibition space offered over 500 attendees an immersive experience to connect with ecosystem players, explore cutting-edge solutions, and discuss collaboration opportunities. The exhibition provided TechMyBiz startups a chance to demonstrate their products, gain feedback, and strengthen their market presence.
The gathering also celebrated Nigerian culture through the Cty Food Festival, which highlighted the unique culinary heritage of Akwa Ibom, blending traditional cuisine with the entrepreneurial spirit. This event underscored the importance of cultural appreciation in building a cohesive and vibrant ecosystem.
The GIZ/Digital Transformation Center Nigeria are proud to support these talented entrepreneurs as they contribute to Nigeria’s digital economy. The success of the TechMyBiz startups at the ISN Annual Gathering reinforces GIZ’s mission to empower Nigeria’s next generation of innovators. For more about the TechMyBiz Acceleration Program, visit dtcnigeria.ng.