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Viva Technology is hosting a 3-day startup connect in Paris, from June 30 to July 2, 2016. The aim of the event is to provide 5,000 startups with the opportunity to learn from high-profile investors, industry leaders and companies, thereby growing their business and shaping the future.

As part of its commitment to shaping the future of the Nigerian economy, West African marketing communications giant, Troyka will be ensuring that Nigerian startups have a chance to attend this event. The group will achieve this through its lead unit company for digital transformation, HotSauce.

In the words of HotSauce CEO,  Dayo Adefila, “Businesses today are facing the dual threat and opportunity that widespread use of technology is creating and for us at HotSauce we are keen to help brands understand how best to utilize the transformative power of human insights and technology, how best to create eco-systems that release new possibilities and make their businesses more future proof.  That’s why we consider Viva Technology Startup Connect Paris 2016 as not just a place for Tech Startups to showcase their ideas, but it offers a platform for learning, comprehension and interaction between startups and businesses on one of the greatest platforms on the world stage. We are proud to support this initiative.”

Interested startups in Nigeria can attend this event by participating in the various challenges for a chance to be sponsored. The challenges available to Nigerian startups include Challenge Numbers 98, 95, 94, 81, 79 and 68. The sponsorship includes return flight tickets, visa processing and tickets to the event.  

This is a great networking opportunity, so if you’re feeling lucky, click here to enter any of the challenges available. 

Tola Agunbiade Author

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