Lintna EdTech Bootcamp Showcases Innovation and Excellence in Education Technology

The Lintna EdTech Bootcamp themed “Accelerating EdTech Startups in Nigeria'', a dynamic program designed to nurture innovation in the Nigerian education technology sector, concluded with a high-stakes pitch day that spotlighted the top five finalists. Organized by Lintna, a leading name in the EdTech industry dedicated to empowering educators and entrepreneurs with innovative tools and resources

The bootcamp, which kicked off with an initial call for applications and selection phase, saw over 100 hopefuls vying for a spot in the program. From this pool, 20 participants were selected based on the originality and potential impact of their ideas. These participants then embarked on an intensive journey that included training sessions on product development, business modeling, and market strategy, coupled with one-on-one mentorship from industry veterans like Julius Ilori co-founder at Learners Corner, Agnes Adebiyi a Marketing and Communications Expert, Oluwaseun Kayode co-founder at Schoolinka, Omotayo Abraham, Senior Project Manager at EyeCity Africa, and Collins Gilbert Associate at Ventures Platform

Following the 2-day bootcamp, 13 selected participants engaged in a capstone project phase. Using the lessons learned from the sessions, they developed detailed business plans for their EdTech innovations. This phase provided an opportunity to apply their newly acquired knowledge in a practical context, refining their projects and preparing for the final evaluation.

The program culminated in an exhilarating pitch day, where the top five finalists, selected from the capstone project phase, presented their innovations to a panel of esteemed jury for the grand prize. The jury, composed of renowned EdTech experts and industry leaders, evaluated the pitches based on innovation, feasibility, and potential impact.

Emerging victorious was Taiwo Disu, founder of TeendIN, who captivated the judges with their innovative approach to scale an Edu-tech platform designed for building teenagers' development for the future of work. Launched in Sep 2023, in Abeokuta Ogun state, with the main objective is to create inclusivity and bridge the skill gap for teenagers in the Tech ecosystem.  Taiwo Disu was awarded seed funding of N750,000 with ongoing support from EyeCity Africa, the parent company of Lintna, a testament to the project's transformative potential in the education sector.

In second place was Chiamaka Bettina, co-founder of Smartphone Productivity Club, who received seed funding of N500,000 with ongoing support from EyeCity Africa. These winners stood out for their visionary ideas and commitment to advancing education through technology.

“The Lintna EdTech Bootcamp has been an incredible journey for all participants,” said Taiwo Joseph, Product and Business Development Coordinator at EyeCity Africa. “We are thrilled to see such innovative solutions emerging from this program and are confident that these entrepreneurs will make significant contributions to the Nigerian education sector.”

Looking ahead, Lintna announced plans to launch a new call for applications in January 2025. Aspiring EdTech entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply and seize the opportunity to develop their ideas and contribute to the future of education technology.

For more details on the winners and their projects, visit www.lintna.com