Calling African women innovators in STEM! The Africa Innovation Fellowship For African Women Innovators in STEM 2024 offers leadership and business development to help you grow your startup. Apply Below:
When is the Application Deadline:
The application deadline for the WomHub Africa Fellowship 2024 For African Women Innovators in STEM is Deadline: 23rd October 2024.
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Tell Me About The WomHub Africa Fellowship 2024 For African Women Innovators in STEM:
The Africa Innovation Fellowship (AIF) empowers African women entrepreneurs in STEM fields with an eight-month program focused on leadership and business development. Open to early-stage innovators in Science, Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Mining, AIF provides virtual masterclasses, an in-person entrepreneurship bootcamp, expert engineering advice, mentorship, and financial coaching. Established in partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering, AIF has been helping women-led startups across sub-Saharan Africa since 2019, with alumni advancing to prestigious programs like the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. The 2024 program runs from November 2024 to July 2025.
Which Fields are Eligible?
STEM field
Type:
Fellowship
Who can Apply For The WomHub Africa Fellowship 2024 For African Women Innovators in STEM?
Additionally, applicants are to meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Applicants must have a registered new or innovative STEM-based business idea or startup based in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Applicants should have developed, and be in the early stages of commercialising, an engineering innovation that will bring social and/or environmental benefits to a country/countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Individual applicants must be citizens of a country within sub-Saharan Africa*. For teams of two or more, the main applicant must be a citizen of a country within Sub-Saharan Africa.
- No alumni – or co-founders of alumni – on the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation will be eligible for the AIF programme.
- Strong commitment to pursuing entrepreneurship.
- Applicants must be able to commit for the eight-month-long programme commencing in November 2024 to July 2025.
- Applicants must have a valid passport and be available to travel between February 2025 to May 2025.
- Demonstrated passion and knowledge in their chosen STEM field.
- Willingness to actively participate in the programme.
- Applicants must identify as women.
- Applicants must be over the age of 18. There is no upper age limit.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
African countries
Where will the Award be Taken?
Africa
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of the Award?
Also, the fellowship comes with the following benefits:
- Access a network of experienced mentors and industry experts.
- Receive comprehensive business development training, including market access, product strategy, external factors, and commercial models.
- Work in a dedicated co-working space equipped with essential resources.
- Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and potential collaborators.
- Present your startup to potential investors and partners through pitch opportunities.
- Showcase your innovation to a global audience for greater exposure.
How Long Will the Award Last?
8 months
How to Apply:
To apply, fill out the application form here.
