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Participation of Optimalogistic in Smart Cities Innovation Programme

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Posted on: 2022-10-19

About SCIP

SCIP is a joint project of the Special Initiative on Training and Job Creation and the Tech-Entrepreneurship Initiative "Make IT in Africa". Both initiatives are implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The implementation of SCIP is supported by Luvent Consulting, MEST and AfriLabs.

Why SCIP?

Startups are matched with international business partners, public institutions and investors.

Startups are advised by a sector-specific mentor and a business development mentor.

Startups exchange with their cohort peers in the mobility, housing or fin-tech sector.

What startup SCIP is looking for?

The startup operates in one or more African countries. Startups from Rwanda are preferred with equal qualification.

The start-up provides an innovative product or service based on technology and/or an innovative business model in the field of smart mobility, smart housing and Fintech for an affordable price.

The start-up has the potential to have a positive effect on the environment and/or society.

Context

Vision & Objectives

Bootcamps & Coaching

Partnerships

Mentoring

Bootcamps

The Smart Cities Innovation Program (SCIP) is a 6-month accelerator aimed at supporting high-potential technology start-ups from Rwanda and other African countries operating in the fields of smart mobility, smart housing and fintech for affordability.

30 startups will benefit from one-on-one mentoring, training and intensive networking and matchmaking with international business partners and investors - Volkswagen, Siemens and the African Business Angels Network (ABAN), among others. Start-ups will also be able to use Green City Kigali, Rwanda's flagship smart city project, as a real use case to test their solutions and enter the Rwandan market.

SCIP is a joint project of the Special Initiative on Training and Job Creation and the Tech-Entrepreneurship Initiative "Make IT in Africa". Both initiatives are implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The implementation of SCIP is supported by Luvent Consulting, MEST and AfriLabs.

Timeline:

  • The Call for Applications is launched on April, 12th and closed on May, 9th
  • The selection process, which consists of completing an application form, sending additional information and attending an interview, ended on June, 18th
  • The remote programme kick-started on June, 21st
  • Demo-days was organised in Kigali, Rwanda, during the last week of September
  • The Programme ends in December 2021

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  • Singapore News
    By: Sgtamilan On 2024-08-27
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    5.0

    Impressive insights on the Smart Cities Innovation Programme! Your participation showcases a commitment to pioneering sustainable urban solutions. Truly inspiring work that paves the way for smarter, more connected cities!

    Replied by: Aicha Hriz On 2025-08-21 thank you for your encouragement

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