Request For Expressions Of Interest: Enterprise Support Organizations Capacity Development for Improved Start-ups Service Delivery in Nigeria – iDICE Programme

Finalize the selection of a minimum of 40 ESOs for the training program using the selection criteria set in table below: Selection criteria for ESO selection: Criteria Description Sector Focus Evaluates the alignment of the ESO’s offerings and key sector focus to the programme’s objectives Sector Experience Evaluates the adequacy of the ESOs vizindustry presence and reputation, number of years operational in sector and number of executed projects (portfolio) Sector Performance and Portfolio Evaluates the reputation and performance of organization in relation to industry benchmarks Team composition Evaluates the organizational structures and team composition of the organization for adequacy viz: – Technical competencies – Experience Potential Impact Evaluate ESOs current/potential impact for adequacy viz: – Tech start-ups and tech-enabled businesses being supported – Potential of ESOs to make significant impact to start-ups entrepreneurs, etc.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Enterprise Support Organizations Capacity Development for Improved Start-ups Service Delivery in Nigeria Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme Technology and Creative Sector Financing Agreement reference: 2000200005160 Project ID No.

The program must include: (i) Training Sessions and Workshops, (ii) Direct one on one Needs Analysis sessions for each ESO, (iv) Monitoring and Evaluation programs • Develop and Coordinate a Test-Phase period in which beneficiary ESOs implement start-up service for their sectorthrough business development, mentorship, workspace services etc.