Apply for Westerwelle Young Founders Programme and attend the Young Founders Conference in Berlin, Germany.
Application Deadline: 11th August 2024 at 11:59 CEST
Interviews with shortlisted candidates: 12 – 30 August
Notification of all applicants: Early September
Eligible Countries: All African and Developing countries
To be taken at (country): Berlin, Germany/Applicant’s Home Country
About the Award: 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.
The Westerwelle Foundation for International Understanding is a non-profit organization based in Berlin, Germany. Our mission is to create equal opportunities for all by uplifting emerging markets through empowered entrepreneurship.
Type: Entrepreneurship; Career Fellowship
Eligibility: We are looking for entrepreneurs with high potential for impact and growth to become leaders of a sustainable future, with the following criteria:
Selection: Applicants will first be shortlisted according to their written application. The shortlisted candidates will then be invited for a Skype interview. Results of written application and Skype interview will be discussed by a jury and the selected candidates will be invited to participate at the Young Founders Programme.
Value of Program: 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:
Travel and accommodation for the Young Founders Conference will be covered by the Westerwelle Foundation. All fellows are expected to actively participate in the Young Founders Conference as well as in the scheduled mentoring calls.
Duration of 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:
How to Apply: Westerwelle Young Founders Autumn 2024 is Now Open!
The following application will provide our Programme Team with an understanding of your startup and profile. Please have the following key elements ready:
With these on hand, the application will take approximately 20 minutes. Only complete applications will be reviewed.
Visit Programme Webpage for details
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