{"id":17496,"date":"2023-12-15T14:23:11","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T14:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/?p=17496"},"modified":"2023-12-15T14:23:15","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T14:23:15","slug":"call-for-applications-stephen-akintayo-foundation-business-grants-up-to-5000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/call-for-applications-stephen-akintayo-foundation-business-grants-up-to-5000\/","title":{"rendered":"Call For Applications: Stephen Akintayo Foundation Business Grants ( Up to $5,000)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Stephen Akintayo Foundation, our mission is to influence Africa\u2019s future through education. We firmly believe that education is the catalyst for progress, empowering individuals to shape their destinies and contribute to our continent\u2019s advancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this grant, we are committed to nurturing aspiring minds, fostering innovation, and paving the way for a brighter tomorrow. In previous years, the SAF grant exclusively supported Africans within Africa. However, in 2024, we are expanding our impact as the grant reaches 9 countries across 4 continents, benefiting Africans within and beyond the continent. Applications are now open. For more details, please consult the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenakintayofoundation.org\/grant#faq\">FAQ section.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You are eligible to apply if:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your business is technology and SDG-driven.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re an African from the following countries:&nbsp;<strong>Nigeria, South Africa, Cameroon, Canada, Kenya, Egypt, Dubai, UK and US<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What they require for your application<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CAC Certificate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Proposal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personal Profile<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1-minute Video Pitch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head Shot Photo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personal Email Address<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Email Address<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1-minute Video Pitch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Participate in the Stephen Akintayo Foundation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applying and participating for the Stephen Akintayo Foundation grants is really easy. 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