The Young Founders Programme is a 6-month fellowship for outstanding young entrepreneurs from emerging markets. It brings together leaders from all over the world, who are united in the pursuit to achieve entrepreneurial greatness.
About Westerwelle Foundation
The Westerwelle Foundation for International Understanding is a nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. Our mission is to create equal opportunities for all by uplifting emerging markets through empowered entrepreneurship.
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Westerwelle Foundation Young Founders Programme
Aim and Benefits of Westerwelle Foundation Young Founders Programme
The Westerwelle Young Founders Programme (YFP) is a six-month fellowship for 25 leaders uplifting emerging and developing markets towards a sustainable future. We offer targeted support to scale our founders' ventures and develop their leadership abilities, with the following programme plan:
- Kick-Off Event: A two-day digital kick-off event will take place in mid September 2024.
- Remote Programme: From September 2024 – February 2025, the Young Founders will receive six months of support including a personal mentor, monthly peer learning sessions, monthly expert workshops and networking opportunities with corporates and investors.
- Berlin Conference: The ten best performing Young Founders will be invited to a five-day conference in Berlin in June 2025. During this conference, the founders will have the opportunity to pitch in front of investors, participate in workshops, join networking events and get insights into the German start-up scene.
Requirements for Westerwelle Foundation Young Founders Programme Qualification
We are looking for entrepreneurs with high potential for impact and growth to become leaders of a sustainable future, with the following criteria:
- You are a citizen or resident of a developing or emerging country.
- You have recently (in the last five years) started a for-profit company focused on developing or emerging markets.
- Your company possesses a scalable business model that has generated revenue or secured a first round of external funding.
- You or your business possesses disruptive qualities that can increase the quality, impact or inclusiveness of the industry.
- You possess a good working knowledge of English.
- You are available to attend the digital kick-off conference and can make time to participate in programme activities for the six months.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Westerwelle Foundation Young Founders Programme
Timeline:
- Application deadline: Sunday, 11 August at 23:59 CET
- Interviews with shortlisted candidates: 12 - 30 August
- Notification of all applicants: Early September
Application Deadline
August 11, 2024How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Westerwelle Foundation on forms.zohopublic.eu to apply
The following form is the first phase of the application process and will provide our Programme Team with a general overview of your startup and profile.
We may then request additional information and documentation.
The application will take approximately 8 minutes. Only complete applications will be reviewed.
If you want to learn more about the programme, you can register for our Info Call on 30 July by clicking here.
For more details, visit Westerwelle Foundation website
