Applications are currently ongoing for the Fully Funded Jasiri Talent Investor Program (Cohort 7) For East African Entrepreneurs. Apply Below:
When is the Application Deadline:
The application deadline for the Jasiri Talent Investor Program (Cohort 7) For East African Entrepreneurs is October 7th, 2024.
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Tell Me About The Award:
The Talent Investor is a well-funded program tailored to specific regions. It uses a competency-based approach to nurture entrepreneurs. Also, the program consists of essential activities and a framework that connects specific goals with the support needed to overcome obstacles that can hinder the creation of new businesses. Additionally, the program also facilitates the collaboration of selected Fellows with like-minded co-founders, ensuring these teams have the skills to find and create Market-Creating Innovations.
The Talent Investor consists of six key stages:
- Jasiri JumpStart
- Team Formation
- Customer Discovery
- Problem Validation
- Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- Venture Creation
Which Fields are Eligible?
Entrepreneurs
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Type:
Training
Who can Apply?
Also, applicants are to ensure they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- An Ethiopian, Kenyan, or Rwandan residing in your country or diaspora.
- Ready to pursue entrepreneurship full-time as a career, and spend three months of Residential Intensive in Rwanda.
- Well-informed and skilled in your professional field, adept at identifying gaps and opportunities within your sector of interest.
- Committed to launching a new, innovative venture with potential for rapid growth.
- Historically an achiever, problem solver, and value creator wherever you have focused your attention.
- Collaborative, eager to meet equally ambitious peers within your cohort, and co-found ventures from scratch.
Women aspiring entrepreneurs are highly encouraged to apply
How are Applicants Selected?
Furthermore, the application criteria is below:
- Jasiri follows a competency-based approach to selecting and developing aspiring entrepreneurs for the Talent Investor.
- Candidates are selected through a multi-stage selection process, which includes an entrepreneurial intentions survey, an innovation scenario assessment, psychometrics, and an online selection conference.
- The process seeks to recruit and select high-potential aspiring entrepreneurs for the Jasiri Talent Investor and selected candidates will be supported to identify equally ambitious co-founders and to develop Market-Creating Innovations.
- Applicants are to apply for this 13-month, fully funded, full-time program NOW! Note: The application deadline for the 7th Cohort closes on October 17, 2024.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda
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Where will the Award be Taken?
Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of the Award?
Also, successful applicants will benefit from either category
Team Formation, Customer Discovery & Validation at the Residential in Kigali
- Flight and/or transportation from their current place of residence to the Residential Site in Kigali.
- A monthly stipend which is equivalent to RWF 317,145, KES39,463, or ETB 14,130.
Creation Venture
- Flight and transportation from Kigali to Nairobi or Ethiopia.
- A monthly stipend which is equivalent to RWF 1,268,580, KES 157,853, or ETB 56,521.
How to Apply:
Visit the award webpage below for more information on the application.
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