{"id":2703,"date":"2025-11-20T01:03:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T01:03:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=2703"},"modified":"2025-11-20T08:59:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T08:59:20","slug":"call-for-mentors-facilitators-nigcomsat-accelerator-program-cohort-3-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=2703","title":{"rendered":"Call for Mentors &#038; Facilitators: NigComSat Accelerator Program Cohort 3.0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-169066\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: Ongoing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat) invites experienced professionals, industry leaders, researchers, and experts to apply as Mentors and Facilitators for Cohort 3.0 of its Accelerator Program. The program aims to nurture innovative startups that are building satellite and space-based solutions to solve national challenges. As a mentor and facilitator, you will play a pivotal role in guiding founders, strengthening their strategies, and driving real impact.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are solving problems in agriculture, education, finance, health, security, or any other sector \u2013 If your solution is space-based or has a space-based component, they want you on board.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By joining the NigComSat Accelerator Program as a mentor, you will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contribute your expertise to support early-stage innovative startups.<\/li>\n<li>Inspire the next generation of space-technology innovators.<\/li>\n<li>Gain visibility and recognition as a leader in your field.<\/li>\n<li>Build meaningful networks and partnerships with fellow mentors, facilitators, investors, and founders.<\/li>\n<li>Be part of a national innovation ecosystem driving real impact through satellite and space-based technologies.<\/li>\n<li>Enhance your leadership and mentoring abilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They welcome applications from individuals who have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in mentoring startups and leading teams.<\/li>\n<li>The ability to commit time to sessions, workshops, and Demo Day activities during the program.<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to support founders with guidance and strategy.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated expertise in fields such as Satellite Technology, Telecommunications, Business Development, Product Design, Space Science, Engineering, AI, Agriculture, Finance, Health, Security, and other related sectors.<\/li>\n<li>Strong communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interested Mentors and Facilitators should provide the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full name and contact information.<\/li>\n<li>Professional background and area of expertise.<\/li>\n<li>Relevant industry or start-up expertise.<\/li>\n<li>LinkedIn profile or personal website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/yEVuuZGbwgMBWTtDA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nigcomsat.gov.ng\/accelerator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NigComSat Accelerator<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: Ongoing The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat) invites experienced professionals, industry leaders, researchers, and experts to apply as Mentors and Facilitators for Cohort 3.0 of its Accelerator Program. 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