Are you a Startup leveraging AI and Machine Learning to develop tech solutions? Apply for the Google AI First Accelerator Program before 4 May 2024.
Are you a Startup leveraging AI and Machine Learning to develop tech solutions? Apply for the Google for Startups Accelerator Program before 4 May 2024.
Google for Startups invites applicants for the Accelerator Africa, a 10-week equity-free program for Seed to Series A startups based in Africa or building Africa-centered solutions with technology. The Google for Startups Accelerator program supports growth-stage startups solving problems using advanced technology, such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The program is designed to help startups accelerate their growth by providing them with access to Google’s AI expertise, Cloud Platform resources, and networking opportunities.
Participating startups will receive the following benefits:
- Mentorship from Google teams
- Exclusive invitation to technical boot camps hosted by Google, where qualified
- Access to Google’s network of industry experts
- Access to Google product credits
- Access to new Google products and tools relevant to the startup
- Support in shaping the startup’s company product and strategy
- Access to technical support on the startup’s significant challenges
Interested startups must meet the following criteria:
- Be based in Africa or build Africa-centered solutions with technology
- Demonstrate traction, ideally between Seed to Series A stage
- Commitment from Startups Chief Technical officer and/or technical roles to participate and engage in required program sessions
- Have a scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and defensible growth model
To apply for the program, visit Applications.
Do you have an innovative solution tackling adolescents sexual reproductive health or mental health? Apply for funding and mentorship from the Innovation Accelerator before 12 May 2024.
Do you have an innovative solution tackling adolescents sexual reproductive health or mental health? Apply for funding and mentorship from the Innovation Accelerator before 12 May 2024.
Imbuto Foundation, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund, Ministry of Youth and Arts and Friends of Imbuto, invites applicants with solutions addressing mental health and Sexual Reproductive Health challenges for the sixth phase of the Innovation Accelerator (iAccelerator) programme. The programme aims to explore new and engaging ways to tackle pressing population challenges in the region while promoting social entrepreneurship among young people. It also seeks to generate innovative, youth-led solutions for youth in Rwanda to increase the utilization of health services and adopt healthy and safe attitudes and behaviors.
The programme will start with a countrywide selection of sustainable and scalable youth-friendly SRH and Mental Health projects to select four projects as winners. Successful projects will receive seed funding of 10 million Rwandan Francs, skills development training, and mentorship for six months.
This year’s phase will focus on adolescent sexual reproductive (ASRH) and mental health. Interested participants should have innovative, sustainable solutions to break the stigma around mental health or improve access to adolescents’ SRH quality information and services. Additionally, interested applicants should be Rwandan nationals or residents of Rwanda between 18 and 30 years of age.
To apply, visit iAccelerator Applications.
Are you in need of training and mentorship to scale up your business? Apply for Cohort 2 of the SME Growth Lab Africa Accelerator Program before 23 April 2024
Are you in need of training and mentorship to scale up your business? Apply for Cohort 2 of the SME Growth Lab Africa Accelerator Program before 23 April 2024
SME Growth Lab Africa, a community impact project created to upskill SMEs in Africa, invites applicants for Cohort 2 of the 2024 Africa Digital Accelerator Program. Through this Program, established business owners across African countries will gain access to business training, mentorship, and support to take their businesses to a higher level.
Successful applicants will be taken through a 4-week extensive training led by exclusive facilitators in for modules in selling techniques, marketing strategies, financial literacy and management, and legal counselling. Additionally, participants will have access to community events, mentorship from experts, and a certificate of completion.
Interested applicants must fulfil the following to register:
- Be business owners based in any African country
- Be between 18-40 years of age
- Commit to attending virtual sessions and group calls
- Be willing to volunteer and participate in community events and project
To apply for the Program, visit: Applications
Do you have an innovative solution that positively impacts the climate crisis? Apply for funding from the 2024 Ashden Awards before 25 January 2024.
Do you have an innovative solution that positively impacts the climate crisis? Apply for funding from the 2024 Ashden Awards before 25 January 2024.
Ashden, a United Kingdom (UK) based charity organization, invites applicants for the 2024 cycle of the Ashden Awards. The Awards aim to recognize organizations working on the frontlines of the climate crisis through the development and implementation of innovative energy solutions across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The Awards highlight the most promising new technologies, business models, and approaches that can accelerate progress on sustainable energy access and use in developing economies.
Successful participants in the Awards will receive the following benefits:
- £30,000 unrestricted cash prize for the winning organization
- Global recognition and visibility that can help scale impact
- Increased access to potential investors and partners
- Learning and networking opportunities
Interested participants must fulfil the following to apply:
- Have projects located in Africa, Asia, or Latin America
- Have innovative energy solutions at an early commercial stage (1-3 years operational)
- Demonstrate clear potential for replication or scaling up across markets
- Demonstrate positive social and environmental outcomes
- Have a strong management team and vision for growth
To apply, visit: Application for Ashden Awards – 2024
Exploring New Opportunities with BPR Bank Rwanda
In August 2021, KCB Bank Rwanda merged with Banque Populaire du Rwanda PLC to form a new bank, BPR Bank Rwanda. The new bank will benefit clients with a wide range of products and services, including access to a larger network of branches and banking agents across the country, as well the best-in-class digital offers, transactional banking solutions, trade finance expertise, and international banking offers from KCB Banking Group.
“We are excited to offer a new and better banking experience to our customers.” George Odhiambo, Managing Director, BPR Bank Rwanda
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“We appreciate that we are in this together. We want to assure our customers that we are looking long-term. Keep engaging.”
GEORGE ODHIAMBO, MANAGING DIRECTOR, BPR BANK RWANDA
Managing Your Finances With BPR Bank Rwanda
Keep your business up and running with our financial services. Get funding in no time for your operating needs, to buy assets, and to stay liquid.
BPR Bank Rwanda will be launching new exciting financial products for SMEs. Stay tuned!
For Your Biashara
Driven by passion, fearless in your pursuits, forward thinking, opportunity seeking, always ready to go; if that description fits you and your Biashara, let BPR Bank Rwanda walk your entrepreneurship journey and together, go ahead to scale new heights.
Contact BPR Bank Rwanda
Call us: +25078814000 / +250788187200
contactus@bpr.rw / info@bpr.rw
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“Twishimiye kuba turi kumwe muri ibingibi. Turifuza kwizeza abakiriya bacu ko tureba kure. Mukomeze mwitange.”
GEORGE ODHIAMBO, UMUYOBOZI MUKURU WA BANKI YA KCB RWANDA
Cunga Imari yawe ubifashijwemo na BPR Bank Rwanda
Muri Kanama 2021, KCB Bank Rwanda yihuje na Banque Populaire du Rwanda PLC maze bikora banki nshya yitwa BPR Bank Rwanda. Banki nshya izaha abakiriya bayo ibicuruzwa na serivisi z’imari zinyuranye zirimo kubasha kugera ku ihuriro ryagutse ry’amashami yayo n’abayihagarariye mu gihugu cyose kimwe na serivisi z’ikoranabuhanga zo mu rwego ruhanitse, ibisubizo bijyanye n’ibikorwa by’amabanki, ubuhanga mu mikoreshereze y’imari mu bucuruzi, na serivisi zijyanye n’ibikorwa by’amabanki mu rwego mpuzamahanga zizajya zitangwa na KCB Banking Group.
Mu mpera z’umwaka, BPR Bank Rwanda iritegura kujya iha Ibigo bito n’Ibiciriritse (SME) ibindi bicuruzwa na serivisi zo mu rwego rw’imari nshya kandi zishimishije. Dore serivisi itanga muri iki gihe.
Imari y’umutungo mu rwego rw’ikoranabuhanga rikoreshwa mu mazu yo guhingamo indabo
Kuri Biashara yawe
Ukorana umwete mu byo ukora, ntugira ubwoba mu byo ukora, ureba imbere, ushakisha amahirwe, uhora witeguye kugenda; niba icyo cyivugo gihuye n’imigambi yawe, na Biashara yawe, emera Banki ya KCB iguherekeze mu rugendo rwawe rwo kwiyemeza imirimo maze mujyane, komeza maze urusheho gutera indi ntambwe ijya ejuru.
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BPR Bank Rwanda Partners with the SME Response Clinic
“We are excited to explore with you our new SME products and services. Join us to take your business to the next level!”
GEORGE ODHIAMBO, MANAGING DIRECTOR, BPR BANK
Managing Your Finances With BPR Bank Rwanda
In August 2021, KCB Bank Rwanda merged with Banque Populaire du Rwanda PLC to form a new bank, BPR Bank Rwanda. The new bank will benefit clients with a wide range of products and services, including access to a larger network of branches and banking agents across the country, as well the best-in-class digital offers, transactional banking solutions, trade finance expertise, and international banking offers from KCB Banking Group.
BPR Bank Rwanda is working on new and exciting financial products and services at the end of the year for SMEs. Here are the current offers.
For Your Biashara
Driven by passion, fearless in your pursuits, forward-thinking, opportunity-seeking, and always ready to go; if that description fits you and your Biashara, let BPR Bank Rwanda walk your entrepreneurship journey and, together, go ahead to scale new heights.
Contact BPR Bank Rwanda
Call us: +25078814000 / +250788187200
contactus@bpr.rw / info@bpr.rw
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“Twishimiye kuba turi kumwe muri ibingibi. Turifuza kwizeza abakiriya bacu ko tureba kure. Mukomeze mwitange.”
GEORGE ODHIAMBO, UMUYOBOZI MUKURU WA BANKI YA KCB RWANDA
Cunga Imari yawe ubifashijwemo na KCB
Imari y’umutungo mu rwego rw’ikoranabuhanga rikoreshwa mu mazu yo guhingamo indabo
Kuri Biashara yawe
Ukorana umwete mu byo ukora, ntugira ubwoba mu byo ukora, ureba imbere, ushakisha amahirwe, uhora witeguye kugenda; niba icyo cyivugo gihuye n’imigambi yawe, na Biashara yawe, emera Banki ya KCB iguherekeze mu rugendo rwawe rwo kwiyemeza imirimo maze mujyane, komeza maze urusheho gutera indi ntambwe ijya ejuru.
Egera KCB
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+250788140000
contactus@rw.kcbbankgroup.com
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“We appreciate that we are in this together. We want to assure our customers that we are looking long-term. Keep engaging.”
GEORGE ODHIAMBO, MANAGING DIRECTOR, KCB BANK RWANDA
Managing Your Finances With KCB
For Your Biashara
Driven by passion, fearless in your pursuits, forward thinking, opportunity seeking, always ready to go; if that description fits you and your Biashara, let KCB Bank walk your entrepreneurship journey and together, go ahead to scale new heights.