Kano Startup Weekend 2025 Opens Call for Media Partners, Photographers, and Videographers to Capture Innovation in Action

Kano Startup Weekend 2025 Opens Call for Media Partners, Photographers, and Videographers to Capture Innovation in Action

Kano State is gearing up for an inspiring milestone as organizers announce a call for media houses, photographers, and videographers to be part of the maiden edition of the Kano Startup Weekend 2025 — a vibrant celebration of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

Organized under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the event aims to highlight the energy and ingenuity of Kano’s growing startup ecosystem while positioning the state as a hub for tech-driven economic transformation.

According to KASITDA, the coordinating agency,

“With your lenses, we can tell unforgettable stories and capture the heartbeat of this historic event.”

The Kano Startup Weekend 2025 invites all interested media organizations, photographers, and videographers to participate and help document the energy, innovation, and impact that will define this landmark gathering.

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Eligibility Criteria

To participate, applicants must:

• Be a registered media outlet, freelance photographer, or videographer/content creator with proven experience.
• Have prior experience in covering events, conferences, or innovation-related programs.
• Possess quality photography or videography equipment capable of delivering professional results.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology storytelling.
• Be available for on-site coverage during the event period in Kano.

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Benefits of Participation

• Official Media Recognition: Gain accreditation as an official media or visual partner for the Kano Startup Weekend 2025.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect directly with startup founders, innovators, investors, and policymakers shaping Kano’s business future.
• Brand Visibility: Showcase your work across official event platforms, media channels, and post-event publications.
• Content Ownership: Opportunity to capture and feature exclusive moments, interviews, and creative highlights.
• Certificate of Participation: Receive an official certificate recognizing your contribution to the event’s success.
• Potential Collaboration: Build long-term partnerships with KASITDA and other state-led innovation programs.

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How to Apply

Interested participants can apply or request partnership details via email:
Email: info@kasitda.ng

Include the following in your message:

• Full name or organization name
• Contact details
• Portfolio or sample of previous work
• Brief description of your area of expertise (media, photography, or videography)

Why You Should Join

This is more than an event — it’s a movement. The Kano Startup Weekend 2025 will bring together the brightest innovators, founders, and creative minds from across Nigeria.

By joining as a visual storyteller, you’ll help shape how this historic moment is remembered, while expanding your professional network and visibility.

Come capture innovation in motion — and be part of the story that defines Kano’s entrepreneurial future.

Apply now via info@kasitda.ng

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