Global entrepreneurs’ club Mettā is launching the Catalyst Programme in Nairobi, a series of monthly industry-specific workshops aimed at helping startups accelerate their growth.
Disrupt Africa reported in December Mettā officially launched its members-only club in Nairobi, opening the doors to a dedicated space for entrepreneurs and investors to network and collaborate.
Mettā is built upon three founding principles: establishing a global business network, hosting meaningful events, and operating an exclusive space that entrepreneurs call home.
In this vein, the organisation has announced the launch of the Catalyst Programme in Nairobi, which sees Mettā host an industry-specific workshop each month, bringing together industry experts, mentors and corporates to help entrepreneurs running promising early stage companies accelerate growth and take their businesses to the next level.
The first programme kicks off in February (15 – 24) and will focus on education and edtech.
“We are launching the Catalyst Programme to help connect experts, mentors, corporates and startups in a productive and structured manner. The initiative is geared towards nurturing innovators and facilitating focused dialogue between stakeholders in the wider ecosystem, spurring the sharing knowledge, experiences and expertise while creating a plethora of collaborative opportunities,” says Maurice Otieno, ecosystem development lead for Africa at Mettā.
The February programme consists of four half-day sessions, each focusing on a different key theme: business modelling and idea crystallisation; UX and market research; financial modelling; and team hiring and retention.
Each Catalyst Programme will culminate in a Demo Day, giving the selected startups the opportunity to showcase their innovations and interact with ecosystem stakeholders.
While the dates are yet to be announced, the March programme will focus on urban living and property tech; and the April edition is dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and data.
Applications can be made here.
