Facebook Accelerator: Commerce is recently receiving applications from innovative commerce startups with ideas on how to renew shopping experiences for buyers and sellers. If you have commerce solutions to solve meaningful problems, this is for you.
Facebook focus has long been to bring people together and build a community. It is committed to the startup ecosystem and believes that by connecting, training, and growing entrepreneurs through its programs, Facebook can empower people to solve relevant, meaningful problems.
See Also: Social media business ideas to start now for aspiring entrepreneurs and make money.
In this critical time, Facebook is doubling down on commerce and accelerating its work to enable every business to sell online and help people gain inspiration, discover, and buy the products they love. The commerce vision is one unified shopping experience across all Facebook apps. Facebook can’t achieve this alone, so it is looking for startups to build technology together.
Facebook Accelerator: Commerce is a 12-week non-equity program supporting innovative commerce startups who renew shopping experiences for buyers and sellers.
See Also: Lagos Smart Meter Hackathon 2020 (Win N7 Million Prize)
Who Can Apply
Facebook is looking for commerce solutions on;
- Technology that makes it quick and easy for companies to upload and manage inventory online
- Solutions that enrich product catalog functionality and intelligence
- Shopping experiences that help buyers in their consideration phase to make more informed purchasing decisions
- New and interesting solutions that drive innovation and enhanced shopping experiences
Also, you must meet the following eligibility Criteria
- Headquartered in Europe, the Middle East or Africa
- B2B or B2B2C startups with Seed to Series A maturity
- Evidence of significant progress in business growth and revenue
- A product that is focused on driving value for customers
- Groundbreaking technology or research
- A diverse and focused leadership team that’s hungry to learn from and collaborate with Facebook
Program Benefits
Mentorship
You will have a dedicated Facebook mentor who will provide guidance on product development and business growth.
Training And Workshops
You will benefit from a comprehensive content program covering product innovation and business growth in the commerce space.
Facebook Products And Technologies
You will have a family of products and technologies at your disposal geared to help your business grow.
Valuable Network
You will have an opportunity to connect with talented founders of innovative commerce startups in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and deepen connections with Facebook experts representing various fields of expertise.
Seen Also: Africa 35.35 Award For Young African Professionals – Apply Now
Why You Should Apply
It is Facebook’s priority to keep building business by supporting the millions of businesses that rely on its services to grow. By supporting talented startups, Facebook makes more impact on its own mission, deepen understanding of the challenges that startups are working to solve and grow its network of future partners.
Also, it offers you equity-free support in return for helping it achieve these goals.
Facebook greatest strength is people. So, it offers startups access to some of the most brilliant and experienced technical and business experts at Facebook. Mentors include previous CEOs, successful startup founders, and technology experts with over 20 years of experience.
Timeline
Applications Open: 3 – 31 August 2020, 11:59:59pm BST
Apply now! Applications are evaluated and selected on an ongoing basis, so it is best to apply early.
Program Goal Setting: September – October 2020
With the successful applicants
Program Dates: October 2020 – February 2021
A 12-week program of workshops and mentoring during this time frame.
The Facebook Accelerator: Commerce call for applications is now open until 31 August 2020. So, if you have commerce solutions to solve the problem, read more, and apply using this link. https://facebookacceleratorcommerce.splashthat.com/
Let’s create visibility for your brand today and put your business on the world map. Contact us today to make your brand the preferred choice among our audience of entrepreneurs and business leaders.
To keep track of our activities, follow us on Instagram.
