Given the growing concerns around the COVID-19 outbreak in Europe, we’ve decided to redesign the Seedstars Summit and bring it fully online to ensure everyone’s safety. When? 31 March – 3 April 2020 Where? Online The Online Seedstars Summit 2020 will happen on the same dates (31 March to 3 April) and will be completely free and open to everyone Of course, we are disappointed that we won’t be able to connect in person, have a quick chat at a coffee break or welcome you with a warm hug at the Summit, but let’s use this opportunity to spread the knowledge and connect virtually. And trust us, with the Seedstars team distributed all over the world, we can still have virtual coffee, as well as online breakfasts! At the moment, we are preparing an updated agenda of the virtual Summit. We will inform you shortly on all the details. Please subscribe to the event updates to receive an invite. Let’s go BEYOND the physical, and embrace the digital. Meanwhile: Take good care of your health Add the dates of the event in your calendar Stay tuned Important documents & resources: Measures taken by the Swiss authorities to avoid further contamination. Important information on COVID-19 by WHO. Coronavirus Situation Dashboard SUBSCRIBE TO UPDATES Source: https://www.seedstarsworld.com/seedstars-summit-2020-going-online/
Apply Now: Seedstars Online Summit on April 3rd from 2pm to 4pm CEST
Hope you’re doing well in the midst of the global pandemic situation. We’re reaching out to invite you to our Online Seedstars Summit on April 3rd from 2pm to 4pm CEST completely for free and from the comfort of your own home/office. The entire event will take place virtually and will be open for everyone to attend, so feel free to invite your colleagues, friends and family. During the event, you’ll be able to discover the latest trends in tech in emerging markets from investors, founders and thought leaders and follow the finals of the Seedstars World competition, which reunited over 5000 entrepreneurs from 83 countries. Register here and make sure to receive the notification when we’re going live! We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
APPY NOW: Mastercard Start Path Global
Deadline: Ongoing Mastercard’s worldwide award-winning program for innovative later stage startups from across the globe. It enables later-stage tech startups to rapidly scale through unparalleled access to Mastercard’s technology, solutions expertise and partners around the world. Click the link below to apply https://www.startpath.com/global/
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Ghana is offering MasterCard Foundation Scholarships for Ghanaian and African students 2020/2021.
Application Deadline: 1st May, 2020 at 17:00GMT Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: Ghana and other African countries To be taken at: The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Ghana About Scholarship: The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST provides academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young people in Ghana and Africa with access to quality and relevant university education. It embodies an array of mentoring and cultural transition services to ensure student academic success, community engagement and transition to employment opportunities which will further social and economic change for Africa. Eligible Field of Study: A preference for Science students; however, all subjects are considered Offered Since: 2013 Type: Undergraduate Selection Criteria and Eligibility: For the 2020/2021 Academic year, the opportunity is open to; All Applicants with WASSCE or GBCE or ABCE or GCE O’Level and A’Level or their equivalent Results from an accredited/recognised institution and Certificate Ready and meets KNUST’s Admission Requirements. NO AWAITING RESULTS candidate will be accepted. Applicant’s result must be at least a year old. The Applicant must demonstrate that he/she has Critical Economic Needs. The Applicant must have Proven Records of Leadership and Community Engagement(s). Priority shall be given to; Females Displaced Persons (Certified Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons, etc.) Persons with Disability The Applicant must be prepared to Go-Back and Give-Back to his or her Community. Number of Scholarships: several Value of Scholarship: The Scholarship includes; Comprehensive financial support (full tuition, fully paid on-campus accommodation, learning materials, transportation and monthly stipend). Regular group meetings with other scholars that focus on personal and professional development opportunities and activities tailored to build societal relationships and scholars’ capacity. Continued academic support through academic mentoring, virtual learning, life and career coaching, and tutoring. Opportunities to participate in leadership congresses, community services and mentoring (Go-back Give- Back), and uniquely sourced internships. An academic environment where faculty and students engage with global issues. The prestige of becoming part of the growing family of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni and the Global Scholars Community. The opportunity to be enrolled on an accelerated Master’s Degree after undergraduate studies with an MCF Partner institution in the USA. Duration of Scholarship: full period of study How to Apply: Download a copy of the 2020/2021 application form here! Submit the completed application form THROUGH EMS or any other courier mail to: The Program Manager Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST Secretariat ℅ Office of the Dean of Students Private Mail Bag KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS When submitting your scholarship application form to the Secretariat, submit these additional documents The print out of KNUST’s online admission Original Certificates for both O’Level and A’Level results or their equivalent. Award of the Scholarship will be published on the Program’s website CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Final chance to sign up to UNLEASH Covid-19 Hacks
Just a reminder to say that the deadline to sign up for our first UNLEASH Hackathon is today, Thursday, 26th March at midnight GMT-8. The hack will take place on Saturday, March 28th and Sunday, March 29th. We welcome and encourage all UNLEASH alumni to take part in this collaborative 2-day event, to work together in addressing the challenges linked to the current global pandemic. The hacks will be operating virtually and happening across six different time zones in order to cater to you all. We have already had lots of participants sign up and are really looking forward to joining efforts and developing innovative and scalable solutions to combat Covid-19 with all of you! If you want to join the hacks as a participant, sign up here. Note that the first edition of a global online hack this upcoming weekend will be piloted with the UNLEASH community only. If you want to join the hacks as a facilitator or an expert, sign up here. We are particularly looking for facilitators who have already facilitated at UNLEASH. Experts do not need to be part of the UNLEASH Community. We are looking forward to your submissions!
Join Now – UNLEASH Covid-19 Hack and Solutions Sharing
At UNLEASH we strongly believe in the power of community to alleviate the Covid-19 crisis and its consequences. If we all join efforts, we can not only help our fellow alumni overcome this difficult time but use our innovative skills for the greater good. That is why we are putting forward the following two initiatives we’d like you to co-create with us: 1. UNLEASH Covid-19 Solutions Sharing – To gather and spread innovative solutions and acts of solidarity taking place around the world, so other communities can benefit from them. If you are interested in joining a small team to make this happen, please write an email to secretariat@unleash.org and we can provide more information. Expertise in content creation, creative processes and/or video editing would be very helpful! 2. UNLEASH Covid-19 Hack – To collectively address some of the challenges humanity is facing due to the spread and effect of Covid-19, by developing innovative and scalable solutions. There will be at least 3 Hacks to cover 3 major time zones. Saturday March 28th and Sunday March 29th, 2020: – Asia/Oceania: 9:00-17:00 GMT+6 – Africa/Europe: 9:00-17:00 GMT+1 – Americas: 9:00-17:00 GMT-4 ORGANIZE A HACK We are looking for UNLEASH Alumni to organize the Hacks with us in their region. This first call is for Organizing Teams to apply. If you want to organize an online hack, sign up here and we will soon reach out with more information. Deadline is this Sunday 22nd of March. Yes, we need to move fast. PARTICIPATE IN A HACK On Monday, March 23rd, we will launch sign ups for the whole community to attend the Hacks as participants. These initiatives are at an early stage and require our common engagement to make a difference. Please share the call with your UNLEASH peers and reach out if you have any ideas or suggestions.
Support for projects seeking to mitigate the health consequences of the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic in Denmark
Support for projects seeking to mitigate the health consequences of the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic in Denmark Purpose The Novo Nordisk Foundation hereby invites proposals for projects that seek to mitigate the health consequences of the coronavirus epidemic in Denmark. Projects must be able to be initiated immediately, but must be of such a nature that the knowledge gathered in the project is made available and can be utilized in similar situations in the future. Who can apply? Applicant must be anchored on public institutions / authorities or private non-profit organizations (eg NGOs) in Denmark participating in the fight against the coronavirus epidemic. See also below the different areas within which support can be sought. What can be applied for? Aid can be applied for in 3 areas: Scientific projects that test new treatments, techniques / technologies or preventative measures that can be used quickly to deal with the health system’s challenges in the current situation. Who can apply? Researchers in hospitals, professional colleges and universities. Informational measures that can improve communication with citizens and knowledge of the health management of the crisis. Who can apply? Authorities and partners. Social measures to meet the special health needs of vulnerable groups in connection with the crisis. Who can apply? Authorities, NGOs and other not-for-profit organizations. application Process An appropriation can be up to DKK 5 million. The Novo Nordisk Foundation has allocated a total of DKK 50 million to the total program. There is no application deadline. The applications are evaluated on an ongoing basis by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and the applicant will receive an answer to the application within a few days. The program will be open to applications until the end of June, provided that funds remain in the allocated pool. Support may be sought for: Salary for applicant and other persons working on the project, operating expenses, smaller appliances (up to DKK 100,000), administrative costs (up to 5% of the total budget). The application The application must contain the following: A concise description of the project (max 2 pages with single line spacing and minimum 12pt font) in Danish or English. Including a description of why the application is urgent, how the project will help alleviate the acute health consequences of the coronavirus epidemic and how the knowledge gathered in the project is made available and can be utilized in similar situations in the future. Budget with an account of the expenditure sought. The total requested budget must not exceed DKK 5 million, including any expenses for administering the grant. Main Applicant’s Resume. Applicants must be aware of the Fund’s Terms and Conditions for Grant recipients . CLICK HERE FOR MORE The application is submitted as a single pdf file to e-mail: info@novonordiskfonden.dk Contact person: Eugenia Krasnopjorova, e-mail: ekr@novo.dk
Funding (£10 Million) for Development and Testing of Therapeutics to Treat COVID-19
Funding (£10 Million) for Development and Testing of Therapeutics to Treat COVID-19 LifeArc is calling for applications from academics, NHS employees or companies that have therapeutics that could be repurposed or repositioned for use in COVID-19 patients. The primary purpose is to accelerate the availability of treatments for patients and it is therefore expected that applicants will already have material available for testing and a plan for rapid scale-up of clinical material. Priority will be given to projects that have a clear path and availability for patients in a 6-12 month time frame. LifeArc has made available an initial £10M for the identification of therapeutics that can be rapidly deployed to treat COVID-19. The aim is to run trials in patients during the current epidemic. It is anticipated that applications will be for funding to repurpose one or more drugs that are generic, already licensed, or are in late-stage development for another indication. Visit: https://www.lifearc.org/funding/covid-19/covid-19-funding/?fbclid=IwAR3kBEj-8IYd_aDB1N_dpaLtk6zm3izS3V70-XOk-5h5IZmiSRNZpqB-M40 Plans for the structure of the clinical trials should be in advanced stages of development and should follow the specialist guidance from the regulators on COVID-19 trials. The expectation is that the data obtained will be shared openly and, where knowledge obtained could benefit the development of other COVID-19 therapeutics, this should be done as quickly as is reasonably possible. Funding Information The grant will pay for the direct costs of the trials and the science associated with that. There is no official cap on the size of applications, however, it is anticipated that a small number of the most promising projects will be funded from the £10M currently available. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
VivaTech Challenges 2020 – Apply Now
VIVATECH CHALLENGES 2020 is an opportunity for startups to get a booth for free, pitch at VivaTech and collaborate with major corporates! WHAT IS VIVA TECHNOLOGY? “VivaTech is Europe’s largest European tech event, and a great way to showcase your business to those you matter”This international event is a gathering of the world’s brightest minds, talents, and products and is a celebration of today’s innovations and tomorrow’s possibilities for everyone who believes in the power of technology to transform business and society! WHAT ARE THE VIVA TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES? For the fifth consecutive year, VivaTechnology hosts VivaTech Startup Challenges, where startups and established companies work together to create our shared future. Startups are invited to come up with innovative responses to challenges proposed by some of the world’s leading businesses. To participate in this fifth edition, take a look at our partners’ challenges! Discover their problems, choose the one that your solution can answer. All it takes is 5 minutes to apply. The partners will then select the startups that will join them at VivaTech. Two different forms of challenges exist, the Labs Challenges & the Pitch Contests. The Labs Challenges The Labs are VivaTech’s DNA. They are the place where open innovation happens between industry leaders and innovative startups. Partners including the ManpowerGroup, Huawei, Sanofi, Orange and many more, have a 400 sqm space dedicated to collaboration, open innovation and meetings between them and the innovative startups they will have chosen to join their Lab. Major corporates can get access to today’s brightest startups while startups get a chance to bring their idea to market – a classic win-win! Check our Labs Challenges The Pitch Contests Select a theme you believe in from those supplied by our Pitch sponsors, polish your pitch to perfection and convince a special jury and VivaTech’s attendants. Check our Pitch Contests VivaTech Challenges 2020 Application Deadline – 21st February, 2020 APPLY NOW
TechPoint Build – Pitch Storm 2020 (1 Week Left)
Techpoint Build is the largest conference and exhibition that connects the startup and SME community with all industries, bringing together people from different states across Nigeria and other neighbouring countries. Techpoint Build 2020 will be held from 30th April to 2nd May 2020. The Pitch Storm is the main activity on the startup stage and will showcase some of the best West African startups solving Africa’s problems. These startups will participate in a pitch competition with 12 finalists battling for $10,000 in zero-equity prize money. Asides pitching on the main stage, the finalists also get to pitch to local and foreign investors. Qualifying startups: must be early-stage companies must be operating in West Africa must have a product that is either fully working or reasonably close to completion. If your startup meets the above criteria, you can register to participate. Closes: February 29, 2020 CLICK HERE TO APPLY