December

GrowthAfrica is looking for 80 ambitious and committed entrepreneurs in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, and Ghana to be part of the 2023 cohort. Application Deadline: 28th February 2023 Eligible Countries: Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, and Ghana Fields: E-commerce, Education, Financial services, Fintech, Healthcare, Information technology, Manufacturing, Renewable energy, Retail, Water, sanitation and hygiene About the Award: Founded in 2002, GrowthAfrica continues to exponentially increase the rate and growth of business success in Africa through the annual Accelerator. Backed by extensive knowledge and experience in supporting entrepreneurs across Africa, the first accelerator run in 2012 and to date, 224 ventures have been accelerated, worked directly with 407 entrepreneurs, run 21 cohorts and created 30,000+ jobs. The programme is designed to help you scale your venture, make it investment ready and develop your entrepreneurial leadership acumen with the aim of unlocking significant growth in your business among other Integral facets required in building a successful timeless business. The initial phase of the programme consists of 19 workshop-days across 6 months. Each workshop is followed up by in-company support by the GrowthAfrica team and mentors who assist you develop a deeper understanding of your business, help you to identify and articulate growth challenges, and aid in crafting strategic and innovative responses to these challenges – your growth plan. Once your growth plan is in place, focus shifts to implementation of set interventions and creating momentum in line with your ambition to scale and access external capital. The GrowthAfrica team continues to help alongside sage advice and support from subject-industry experts. Focus further shift to connecting you with the resources necessary for the effective implementation of your growth plan. Eligibility: Sectors We are open to all sectors but have a soft spot for: Agribusiness Education IT/mobile solutions/Tech-enabled businesses Financial Services and Fintech Renewable energy Water & sanitation Health Manufacturing/processing Retail/e-commerce For-profit Post revenue business Full time and dedicated core team Existed for 2 years or more Turnover of USD 50,000 plus Open to raising external investment Number of Awards: 80 Value of GrowthAfrica Startup Accelerator Programme: Growth strategy: Led by experienced facilitators, leveraging our proprietary process and learning methodology, we focus on solutions that leads to an increase in your revenue, profits and impact Bespoke in-company support: Get individualised and tailored in-company support from the most qualified team who will walk you through and support you in your business journey Access and fellowship with quality peers across Africa: Connect and benefit from peer-to-peer learning and networking with like-minded entrepreneurs across Africa Investment support: Receive support in identification of, access to and engagement with potential and relevant investors Access to mentors and industry-subject experts: You will have access to Pan-African mentors/experts who will offer you advice and be your sounding board Financial modelling: Support to build a financial model for your business growth and investment Leadership: Acquire skills and tools to develop stronger entrepreneurial leadership How to Apply for GrowthAfrica Startup Accelerator: To apply for the program, click here Do you know a business that fits our criteria? recommend them to us via apply@growthafrica.com. To prepare offline, download: FAQS Visit Program Webpage for details

December

GrowthAfrica Startup Accelerator 2023 for African Entrepreneurs

HEED-Africa Masters & PhD Academic Mobility Scholarships 2023/2025 for African Students

African Development Bank (AfDB) Fashionomics Africa Contest 2023 for African Designers & Fashion Entrepreneurs

Harvard University Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation 2023

Venture for Africa Talent Programme 2023 for Young Africans

Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award 2023 for Young Nigerians (₦12,000,000 Award)

Kofi Annan Fellowship in Public Health Leadership Program 2023 for African Union Member States

Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy 2023 for African Startups

King’s College London Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2023/2024 for Students from Developing Countries

WAAVP African Foundation Conference Travel Scholarships 2023 for Veterinary Parasitologists from Africa