Are you a woman-owned business in need of support? Apply for Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment.
Are you a woman-owned business in need of support? Apply for Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment.
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) invites women applicants for the “Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment” project, part of the Ministry’s Special Initiative “Decent Work for a Just Transition”, implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft fir Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The project aims to empower women in the private sector by empowering women-owned businesses, creating new jobs for women and improving their working conditions.
The project will offer women-owned businesses partnerships through “Integrated Development Partnerships with the Private Sector (iDDPs). GIZ will support eligible project ideas with in-kind contributions such as access to national and international experts, capacity-building support, and small-scale equipment/material purchases. The partner company is expected to match -in-kind or in cash – the value of resources invested into the project.
Interested applicants must fulfil the following:
- Company is majority-owned by a woman/women (at least 51%).
- Company must be profit-oriented and not engaged in business practices that are unsustainable or harmful to development outcomes.
- Company is privately owned and must be legally registered in Rwanda for at least two years.
- Preference will be given to labour-intensive sectors that can create more new jobs.
- Company must have sufficient financial and human resources to co-implement the project idea with GIZ with an annual revenue of at least 20,000 Euros in 2023.
Applicants should email an expression of interest in English to rwanda@invest-for-jobs.com by September 6, 2024. The subject line should be labelled “Expression of Interest for Partnerships with Women-Owned Companies”. The expression of interest must be in a concept note format.
Are you a deep tech startup in need of funding opportunities? Apply for Hello Tomorrow’s Global Challenge before September 22, 2024.
Are you a deep tech startup in need of funding opportunities? Apply for Hello Tomorrow’s Global Challenge before September 22, 2024.
Hello Tomorrow, a global deep-tech network, invites applicants to apply for the Global Challenge, a program uniquely designed to address the needs of early-stage deep-tech startups across all industries. Through this program, successful applicants will receive opportunities for equity-free funding, global visibility, and networking opportunities with key players in the deep tech ecosystem.
Interested deep tech startups should be involved in at least one of the 10 Global Challenge tracks:
- Aerospace
- Advanced Computing & Electronics
- Digital Health & Medical Devices
- Energy
- Environment & Biodiversity
- Food & Agriculture
- Industrial Biotech & New Materials
- Industry & Machines
- Medical Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
- Sustainable Construction & Infrastructure
Additionally, interested entrepreneurs should fulfil the following:
- Be in the early stage of development
- Be based on a new technology, scientific discovery or complex engineering process
- Have proof of concept or be in the process of producing one
- Have a team of at least 2 people
- Must not be a subsidiary or spin-off of an existing company
- Have a vision to develop an economically viable application on the market for 15 years
- Demonstrate potential to have a strong impact on the targeted industry, society or environment in general
For more information about the program, click here.
Are you a young entrepreneur with a digital solution? Apply for the WSA Young Innovators Award before 15 October 2024
Are you a young entrepreneur with a digital solution? Apply for the WSA Young Innovators Award before 15 October 2024
The World Summit Awards, a global awards initiative that promotes local digital innovation to improve societies, invites applicants to the Young Innovators Award. The Award is open to all entrepreneurs, companies, student groups or project teams, with at least one of the founding members and the majority of the team under the age of 26.
Successful applicants will receive the following benefits:
- Attend the 19th WSA Global Congress in Hyderabad, India
- Networking with likeminded people, including partners, investors and fellow impact entrepreneurs
- Participate in dialogue with thought leaders, innovators and stakeholders from a community that fosters collaboration over competition.
- Access to unique opportunities through the WSA’s global network
- Learn from specialists solving similar problems and transfer their learnings to the local ecosystem.
Interested applicants should submit short and precise applications in English with an easy-to-understand digital solution. To qualify, applicants must fulfil the following:
- Be a citizen of a UN member state
- Submission can contain mobile or web-based solutions, including applications, web pages, kiosk installations, SMS-based products, games and interactive productions
- Submission must be launched products
To learn more about the Award, visit the WSA Young Innovators Award
Apply for the African Social Innovation Fellowship before 4 August 2024
Apply for the African Social Innovation Fellowship before 4 August 2024
DO Take Action and DEAL Capital have opened applications for the African Social Innovation Fellowship (ASIF), a 6-month transformative program designed for young leaders across Sub-Saharan Africa. This fellowship equips participants with the skills, resources, and network needed to excel in their careers, access new opportunities, and become influential global leaders, ultimately shaping the future of their communities, countries, and the continent.
Successful applicants to the program will receive the following benefits:
- Access to project funding to support their community projects
- Access to professional development and leadership training to foster personal growth and career advancement
- Letters of recommendation upon completion of the program
- Access to 6 months of self-paced free masterclasses curated by industry leaders in international development and social entrepreneurship
- Networking opportunities with global leaders and changemakers from Africa
Interested applicants should fulfil the following to apply:
- Be between 18-35 years old
- Must be from a Sub-Saharan African country
- Must be prepared to commit to six months of the program fully
- Must be proficient in English
- Must have reliable internet throughout the program
To apply, visit Applications
Do you have a project that addresses one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals? Apply for funding from the iF Design Social Impact Prize before 13 September 2024
Do you have a project that addresses one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals? Apply for funding from the iF Design Social Impact Prize before 13 September 2024
International Forum Design invites applications for its Social Impact Prize program. This program supports projects that improve society while addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Interested applicants can be companies, design studios, NGOs, foundations, public and other organisations, social enterprises, as well entrepreneurs.
Applicants should have projects answering one or more of the following questions:
- Does it approach or solve a relevant problem?
- Does it reflect moral-ethical standards?
- Does it strengthen group relations?
- Does it create a positive experience?
- Does it balance effort and use value?
Successful applicants will receive the following benefits:
- Compete for a share of EUR 100,000 cash prize
- Published on our iF Design Website
- Introduced to a global design community, the design interested public and media
- Projects selected by the jury receive an individual Winner Certificate
To apply, visit: Applications
Apply for the Westerwelle Young Founders Programme before 11 August 2024.
Apply for the Westerwelle Young Founders Programme before 11 August 2024.
The Westerwelle Startup Haus invites applicants for the Young Founders Programme’s Autumn Cohort. The 6-month Programme aims to support the development of entrepreneurs by providing participants with mentoring, peer learning, access to experts, and exposure to the Berlin startup ecosystem.
Successful applicants to the Programme will receive the following benefits:
- Mentorship: Each participant is paired with a successful entrepreneur or mentor who can provide guidance and support.
- Peer learning: Participants can network with other young entrepreneurs from around the world.
- Access to experts: The Programme features several expert sessions where participants can learn from business leaders.
- Exposure to the Berlin startup ecosystem: The Programme culminates in a 5-day conference in Berlin, where participants learn about the latest trends in the startup world.
Interested applicants should meet the following criteria to apply:
- Be between the ages of 18 and 35.
- Be a citizen of an emerging market.
- Have a viable business idea or startup.
- Be fluent in English.
To apply, visit: Applications.
Are you a dynamic entrepreneur looking to make a meaningful impact? Apply for the IGNITE Challenge before 23 June 2024.
Are you a dynamic entrepreneur looking to make a meaningful impact? Apply for the IGNITE Challenge before 23 June 2024.
Impact Hub Kigali, in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), invites applicants for the third edition of the IGNITE Challenge. This initiative focuses on empowering refugees and enhancing their livelihoods by fostering entrepreneurship and investment in ventures that improve food systems, combat hunger, and elevate food security, particularly for refugee populations.
Success will receive the following benefits:
- Up to $25,000 in grant funding
- 5-month tailored technical support with experts
- Networking opportunities and access to events
- Access to market and industry resources
- Exposure to potential investors and funding opportunities
The Challenges target innovative and impactful businesses operating in Rwanda, including startups, MSMEs, and cooperatives. Applicants should have commercially viable solutions aimed at improving the livelihoods of refugees. Eligible businesses must be registered in Rwanda and actively engaged in operations owned by refugees or significantly benefit them.
The evaluation process for the IGNITE Challenge Third Edition will be based on the following criteria:
- Level of innovation: Assessing how the solution innovatively improves the livelihoods of refugees.
- Impact on refugees: Gauging the positive effect on the lives or circumstances of refugees.
- Financial sustainability: Determining the business model’s ability to generate revenue and maintain long-term viability.
- Level of traction: Evaluating the current traction of the business, demonstrated impact, and user engagement within refugee communities.
- Scalability: Examining the potential for the solution to grow and serve more refugees or communities.
- Team: Assessing the team’s experience and commitment to scaling the solution.
For more information about the program and application details, visit IGNITE Challenge.
Are you a startup entrepreneur with an innovative tech solution that works to end global hunger? Apply for the WFF Startup Innovation Awards before 8 June 2024
Are you a startup entrepreneur with an innovative tech solution that works to end global hunger? Apply for the World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards before 8 June 2024
The World Food Forum (WFF), an independent, youth-led global network of partners, invites applicants for the WFF Startup Innovation Awards powered by Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC). The awards were established to support and showcase innovators and entrepreneurs harnessing the power of technology to drive the sustainable transformation of agrifood systems in support of ending global hunger and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to win the following awards:
- Digital Innovation in Food Processing
- Empowering Women in Agrifood Systems
- Food Loss
- Good Food for All, for Today and Tomorrow
Additionally, finalists and award winners will have the opportunity to gain global visibility, raise capital, network with international entities, and identify membership opportunities to support pioneering tech breakthroughs.
Interested applicants must fulfil the following to apply:
- Be legally incorporated as a business enterprise
- Not a publicly-traded company
- Agree that only non-confidential information is being submitted and there is no confidentiality agreement implied between XTC, its partners, and applicants regarding submitted pitch decks.
For more information on the awards and application details, visit WFF Startup Innovation Awards.
Do you work in an organization or network supporting entrepreneurs with businesses related to sustainability and green transition? Apply for the Impact Pioneers ’24: Enabling Impact Entrepreneurship Leadership Programme.
Do you work in an organization or network supporting entrepreneurs with businesses related to sustainability and green transition? Apply for the Impact Pioneers ’24: Enabling Impact Entrepreneurship Leadership Programme.
The Swedish Institute invites applicants for the Impact Pioneers: Enabling Impact Entrepreneurship Leadership Programme. The hybrid Programme targets entrepreneurship ecosystem enablers, leaders and practitioners working in organizations and networks developing their support for entrepreneurs with businesses related to sustainability and green transition. This Programme seeks to set a solid foundation for future partnerships to benefit impact startups as they seek to expand their growth, reach and overall impact.
Successful applicants to the Programme will benefit from the following:
- Growth from the exchange of experience with an international community of peers
- Opportunity to learn new insights from impact entrepreneurship and innovation forefront, including practical cases, tools and frameworks
- First-hand experience of the impact entrepreneurship community in Stockholm
- Opportunity to build long-term relations with Swedish foreign missions and impact entrepreneurs.
Interested applicants must meet the following requirements to apply:
- Be a citizen and resident of one of the 22 programme countries
- Work in an organization or business systematically working to nurture and grow entrepreneurs.
- Have the mandate to develop new international partnerships for your organization/business.
- Have an excellent working knowledge of both written and spoken English.
- Be willing to actively participate, provide support and share their experience and knowledge with other participants.
- Have identified opportunities and challenges that could be worked on during the Programme to help their organization improve its contribution to the local entrepreneurship ecosystem
The applicant’s local organization or business must also meet the following criteria:
- Be locally owned and based in one of the programme countries.
- Be somehow hosting/coaching (or be in the process of starting up hosting/coaching of) entrepreneurs with business ideas that are related to sustainability and green transition.
- Run the organization/business, focusing on contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Apply before 31 May 2024 using this link: Application form.
Are you a Rwandan early stage startup in the circular economy? Apply for funding and business development support from the AfriCircular Innovators Programme before 26 May 2024
Are you a Rwandan early stage startup in the circular economy? Apply for funding and business development support from the AfriCircular Innovators Programme before 26 May 2024
The African Development Bank, under their Africa Circular Economy Facility (ACEF), in partnership with the African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA) and Impact Hub Kigali, invite applicants from Rwanda, Ghana, and Ivory Coast for the AfriCircular Innovators Programme.
Through this programme, successful participants will benefit from the following:
- Access to customized training sessions, masterclasses and workshops covering a diverse range of topics tailored to meet the needs of each venture
- Access to personal coaching sessions for each entrepreneur to offer guidance on applying program insights effectively and maintain focus on circular solutions development
- Access to peer-to-peer learning platforms to exchange experiences, address challenges, and explore collaborative ventures with peers across different hubs
- Access to facilitated market linkages and industry connections including circular market places, investor roundtables, entrepreneurial showcases, business tours, and expert panel discussions
- Access to grant funding for market exploration and product development
- Access to demo day event and road show for 10 selected entrepreneurs
This programme innovative startups who are the early stage of their entrepreneurial journey with thematic solutions that fall under the five big bets as defined by ACEA including food systems, packaging, electronics, fashion and textiles, and built environment. Interested participants should be based in either Rwanda, Ghana or Ivory Coast, and have an African founder or majority of the management team being African.
To learn more about the programme and the evaluation process, visit: AfriCircular Innovators Programme. To apply, visit Application form