Published: 08 Dec 2022 1,093 views
The objective of the Project is to address gender inequality and inclusive economic empowerment for African women. Specifically, the Project aims at increasing the capacity and sustainability of enablers supporting Women-led Small and Medium Enterprises (WSMEs), as well as increase access to mentorship, funding and visibility for WSMEs.
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| Application Deadline | 31 Dec 2022 |
| Country to study | South Africa |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | Seedstars |
| Gender | Women |
To address gender inequality and inclusive economic empowerment for African women. Specifically, the Project aims at increasing the capacity and sustainability of enablers supporting Women-led Small and Medium Enterprises (WSMEs), as well as increase access to mentorship, funding and visibility for WSMEs.
Increased investment readiness through capacity building for WSMEs: Over the past years, many promising entrepreneurship support programs (ESOs) such as incubators, accelerators, university-based innovation hubs, maker spaces, technology parks, and co-working spaces, have been launched across the continent to help build more sustainable and successful startups that are relevant in Africa’s economy. However, these enablers are often limited in the support they are able to provide WSMEs due to lack of funding and network access, and lack of well-positioned services.
We’re looking for Enablers and WSME’s that are operating in at least one of the following countries:
Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Mozambique, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Rwanda, ZambiaIvory Coast, Ethiopia, Angola, Mali, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Botswana, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Gambia, Namibia, Cape Verde, Mauritius and Nigeria.
Enablers should register if they are:
WSME’s should apply if they are:
Open Call: 1st of December - 31st of December 2022
Sourcing: December 2022
Screening: January 2023
Program Activities: February - May 2023
Investor Forum: June 2023
Enablers should register if they are:
WSME’s should apply if they are:
For more details visit: Seedstars website.
