Seedstars Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship in Africa (EWEA) Programme (3rd Cohort) 2024 for Women-led Small and Medium Enterprises (WSMEs) and Enablers

Seedstars is calling for applications for the 3rd Cohort of the Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship in Africa (EWEA) Programme. Apply below.

When is Application Deadline:

14th August 2024

Tell Me About Award:

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.

Type:

Entrepreneurs

Who can Apply?

We’re looking for WSME’s and Enablers that are operating in at least one of the following countries below

WSME’s should apply if they are:

• Between Seed and Growth Stage
• Based in one of the above countries
• Have at least one woman on the founding team
• Have a digital element in their product (example: Mobile application, Online Shop, SAAS product, etc.)

Enablers should register if they are:

• Based in one of the above countries
• Enhancing the viability and sustainability of WSMEs,
• Providing innovative approaches to ecosystem support designed to close the financing gap for WSMEs,
• Introducing innovative ways to provide capacity building for WSMEs,
• Providing digital presence and visibility to WSMEs,
• and Enhancing access to mentorship for WSMEs.

Which Countries are Eligible?

Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Mozambique, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Angola, Mali, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Botswana, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Gambia, Namibia, Cape Verde, Mauritius and Nigeria.

How Many Awards?

Not specified

How to Apply:

APPLICATION FOR WSMES

APPLICATION FOR ENABLERS

Visit Award Webpage for Details