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Apply Now: Google’s 2025 Sustainable Development Program for Startups (Funding & Mentorship)

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Google Sustainable Development Program for Startups 2025

Empowering Startups to Drive Global Impact

Google’s Startups for Sustainable Development program is designed to support a global ecosystem of impact-driven startups dedicated to solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges. By leveraging Google’s powerful network of advisors, funding access, and platform technology, the program empowers entrepreneurs to scale innovative solutions aligned with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Why This Program Matters

Startups play a critical role in driving progress toward sustainable development. Google recognizes this and has built a robust initiative to help startups create long-term, measurable impact on a global scale.

Program Highlights

  • Global Support for Impact Startups: A community of like-minded innovators and changemakers tackling sustainability challenges.

  • Advisory & Mentorship Access: Startups are matched with industry experts, Google mentors, and technical advisors to help them grow and scale effectively.

  • Access to Funding Networks: Connection to a global ecosystem of investors, including venture capital firms and funding institutions that align with social impact goals.

  • Technology Support: Access to Google’s tools, infrastructure, and resources to build scalable and resilient solutions.

Focus Areas

Startups must align their impact with at least one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which serve as the guiding framework for the program.

Notably, the program is non-time-bound, allowing startups to grow at their own pace while maintaining a focus on long-term, mission-driven outcomes.

Who Should Apply?

  • Startups solving challenges within the SDG framework

  • Entrepreneurs committed to sustainable and inclusive innovation

  • Founders seeking mentorship, strategic support, and funding connections to scale impact

Application Deadline:

Not Specified – Applications Open on a Rolling Basis

 Click HERE to Apply

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Print & Design Specialist – DI Machine Operator (Abuja)

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Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: ₦150,000 (Net)

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented DI Machine Operator with a flair for graphic design to join our printing press team. This role blends technical precision with creative input, ensuring every print project meets top-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate and maintain DI (Direct Imaging) printing machines to produce premium print materials.

  • Prepare and manage print files for smooth production.

  • Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on DI machines.

  • Collaborate with the design team for accurate color matching and file setup.

  • Review customer artwork to meet print specifications.

  • Monitor and ensure consistent quality throughout print runs.

  • Provide design and layout support for print-ready artwork when required.

  • Manage production schedules and meet deadlines effectively.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 1 year in print production with graphic design experience.

  • Proven DI machine operation skills.

  • Basic graphic design knowledge.

  • Strong grasp of pre-press processes and file preparation.

  • Keen attention to detail and commitment to quality.

  • Ability to work independently under pressure.

Preferred Qualities:

  • Team player with solid communication skills.

  • Quick learner, adaptable to new technologies.

  • Passion for print and design.

How to Apply:
Send your CV to [email protected] with “Print & Design Specialist – Abuja” as the subject.

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Apply Now: Pivot Challenge 2025 – Up to ₦50 Million Grant & Business Support for Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs

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Pivot Challenge 2025 – ₦50 Million Grant & Business Support for Young Entrepreneurs in Nigeria

The Pivot Challenge is more than just a training program — it’s a digital transformation movement designed for Nigeria’s most resilient entrepreneurs: the traders, manufacturers, and visionaries shaping the future.

Whether you sell fabrics in Ariaria Market or run a thriving furniture workshop in Enugu, the Pivot Challenge will help you scale, digitize, and gain global visibility.

About the 2025 Program

This year, the Pivot Challenge will empower 3,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Southeastern Nigeria through a 7-week hybrid bootcamp that blends online learning with in-person support. Participants will receive the tools, mentorship, and market access needed to transform their businesses for the digital economy.

Who Can Apply?

The program is open to MSMEs in Southeast Nigeria engaged in light manufacturing and trade, including:

  • Textiles & Garments – Clothing, fabrics, fashion accessories

  • Footwear Production – Shoes, sandals, leather products

  • Furniture Making – Wooden, metal, and upholstered furniture

  • Food Processing – Packaged snacks, beverages, canned goods

  • Cosmetics & Personal Care – Soaps, lotions, beauty products

  • Packaging Materials – Cartons, containers, labeling solutions

  • Household Goods – Kitchenware, décor, cleaning products

  • Paper Products – Stationery, notebooks, packaging paper

  • Electronic Assembly – Household gadgets and devices

  • Plastic Products – Toys, buckets, storage items

  • Retail & Wholesale Trade – Shops, supermarkets, distributors

  • Import/Export Businesses – Local and international trade

  • E-Commerce Stores – Online product sales

  • Market Traders – Small-scale vendors in local markets

  • Automobile Dealerships – Cars, parts, and accessories

  • Pharmaceutical Distribution – Medicines and medical supplies

  • Building Materials Supply – Cement, tiles, plumbing items

  • Agricultural Produce Trading – Grains, fruits, vegetables

  • Consumer Electronics Trading – Phones, gadgets, accessories

Program Benefits

Participants will receive:

  • Mentorship and expert business support

  • Free access to digital business tools

  • Media exposure and expanded market access

  • Equity-free funding to grow their businesses

Application Deadline: August 18, 2025
 Click Here to Apply

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Executive Family Driver – Festac & Amuwo Area

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Location: Festac, Lagos
Salary: ₦80,000 monthly (net)
Perk: Accommodation provided

We are urgently seeking a professional and reliable driver to join a private family in the Festac/Amuwo area. The ideal candidate will be safety-conscious, punctual, and familiar with Lagos roads.

Requirements:

  • OND/HND qualification

  • 2–3 years proven driving experience

  • Valid Driver’s Licence

  • Basic communication skills

  • Proficient in using Google Maps for navigation

How to Apply:
Send your CV to [email protected] with “Festac Driver” as the subject line.

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