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The PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator Program 2023 for Entrepreneurs in MENA Regions

Application Deadline: APRIL 10 2023

The 2023 PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator: MENA Sustainability Edition will select 6 startups and entrepreneurs with breakthrough sustainability agriculture innovations. Ultimately, furthering the PepsiCo Sustainability goals to reduce the carbon footprint across the agricultural space and enhance food security in the MENA region.

Are you a start-up or entrepreneur with transformative direct farming innovations in the following areas?

Minimizing water use and stress in the region by enhancing management of water and wastewater in agricultural activities;
Managing efficiencies across inputs and production processes to increase sustainable practices in agriculture;
Breakthrough products and technologies to support regional food security; and
AI and digitization of agricultural processes to enable for sustainable reporting

Requirements

Applications for the Greenhouse Accelerator: MENA Sustainability Edition will remain open until April 7, 2023. In order to apply, companies had to meet the following requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

$250,000 to $1M USD in sales in the last financial year OR have a validated prototype for use in the market within the next 6 months
Be a licensed business in one of the participating MENA region countries (Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates).
Be willing to work with PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator mentors and public relations team throughout six-month Accelerator program and attend Accelerator events.
Agree to Terms and Conditions below.

An External Third Party Will Review All Submissions And Our Selection Committee Will Choose Finalists Based On The Following Criteria:

Must include the focus areas of sustainable agriculture practices.
Uniqueness in the market.
A clear go-to-market strategy and plan for sustained in-market execution.
Balanced gender and ethnic diversity of team.
Scalable business model.

Benefits

GRANTS: Selected innovators will receive an initial $20,000 USD grant to work on a new business initiative.

FINAL PRIZE: At the program’s closing event, a panel of judges will award one participating company with a $100,000 USD prize to help advance and scale their innovation.

MENTORSHIP: PepsiCo and industry experts provide R&D insights, perspectives on business models, market activation, product development, regulatory practices and more.

RESOURCES: Participants of the 6-months program will have access to subject matter experts, resources and business courses.

Timeline:

APRIL 10 2023: Applications Close
MAY 8 2023: Program Launch Event – Cairo, Egypt
AUGUST 2023: Program Mid-Point Virtual Event
NOVEMBER 2023: Winner Announcement Event – Dubai

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March 31, 2023

Standard Chartered Women in Tech Incubator Program 2023 (Cohort 6)

Applications are now open for the Standard Chartered Women in Tech Incubator Program 2023. Here’s how to apply for the program

Application Deadline: 28th May 2023

Standard Chartered is launching Cohort 6 of the Women in Tech (WiT) programme. The theme for the events #EmbracingEquity inline with this year’s International Women’s Day Celebrations.

Women inTech is part of Futuremakers and was launched in September 2017. It aims to support the economic and social development of women through innovation and technology-led entrepreneurship aligning with calls for more diversity in technology and for more opportunities for women to develop entrepreneurial and leadership excellence. The program focuses on immersive learning,mentorship, and support with seed capital.

Embracing equity in women-led startups.

Cohort 6 Timeline

Call for applications: Tuesday, 28th March to Sunday, 28th May 2023
Application Shortlisting: Monday, 29th May to Friday, 2nd June 2023
Pitch Preparation Bootcamp: Thursday, 8th June to Friday, 9th June 2023
Pitches: Monday, 12th June to Thursday, 15th June
Top 15 Notification: Tuesday, 20th June 2023
Top 15 Incubation: Monday, 26th June to Friday, 13th October 2023
Cohort 6 & Alumni Townhalls: October & November 2023
Demo Day and Top 7 Award Ceremony: Wednesday, 22nd November 2023
Acceleration Phase: Post Incubation Support for Cohort 6 Top 15

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March 31, 2023

Code for Africa Fellowships 2023 for Creatives ($1,550/month stipend)

Applications are now open for the Code for Africa (CfA) CivicTech Fellowships 2023. Here’s how to apply:

Application Deadline: 19 February 2023.

Code for Africa (CfA) is offering a second set of 4-6 month CivicTech Fellowships for mid-career digital strategists, digital creators, technologists, data scientists and UX strategists/designers to support open government advocates and partners in 55 African Union member states.

Successful applicants will help a broad range of watchdog civil society organisations build civic technology projects that amplify citizen voices or help keep governments accountable, as part of the Charter Project that supports the African Union’s Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG).

Candidates can range from digital engagement strategists or viral content designers, to UX experts, software engineers and data scientists who will work with partner organisations selected through the Civic Tech Fund Africa to design, test and launch digital tools that empower citizens.

Applicants should have a strong commitment to using human-centred solutions and to working in the open, using open data and open source approaches that subscribe to global best practises.

Fellows will work in multidisciplinary teams, with ongoing support from CfA’s in-house TechLab and DataLab, as well as its design/content teams, along with strategic support from Charter Project partner institutions, ranging from policy advice and democratic governance think tanks, to research support.

Eligibility Requirements

The CivicTech Fellowships are intended to give mid-career technologists or digital strategists a sabbatical to “pay it forward”, using their deep skills/insights to transform the way that civil society organisations use technology to empower citizens.

A passion for creative problem-solving and using light-touch appropriate technologies that will work reliably with minimal intervention in challenging environments.
A demonstrable track-record for building and launching successful digital services/products, or shaping high impact digital campaigns.
An understanding of human-centred design processes and rapid prototyping, and the importance of user experience (UX) approaches to designing digital products.
Experience at working in distributed multidisciplinary teams, in fast-paced multinational environments, in support of non-technical partners/clients.
A commitment to learning and sharing insights, both within the Charter Project ecosystem and the wider global civic technology movement.
A commitment to open knowledge principles, including adhering to open source and open data principles (and documentation), with an understanding of global best-practices for ethical data/technology use.

Benefits

The fellowship package will consist of:

Stipend: Full-time fellows will receive a $1,550/month stipend. Stipends for part-time fellows will be negotiated, depending on time commitment and complexity of the project.
Mentorship: All fellows will receive ongoing one-on-one mentorship from CfA’s core TechLab and DataLab teams of veteran civic technologists, data scientists and digital strategists.
Networking: Fellows will tap into the Charter Project’s network of six coalition partner organisations, and the African Union’s network of digital engagement partners.
Showcasing: Fellows’ projects and insights/learnings will be prominently showcased at digital democracy events both in Africa, and globally.
Launchpad: Fellows will have the inside track for full-time positions at Charter Project partner organisations, including CfA’s own growing TechLab and DataLab.

Application Procedure:

Applicants must be fully conversant in the dominant international language for their region (English, French or Portuguese). Multilingual applicants will have an advantage. Applicants should preferably be based in one of the 55 African member states recognised by the AU, but exceptional candidates based elsewhere in the world will be considered if they can show a strong link or commitment to Africa.
Applicants associated with intelligence or security agencies, paramilitary organisations, state-affiliated propaganda or media agencies or organisations prescribed by the UN or AU or EU are not eligible for these fellowships.

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February 15, 2023

Women in Tech 2023: Middle East, Africa and Turkey Recruitment Program 2023 for Young Students and Professionals.

Applications are now open for the Women in Tech 2023 for Young Students and Professionals from the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey. Here’s how to apply:

Application Deadline: March 31st, 2023

McKinsey is committed to promoting diversity and creating an inclusive environment within the firm, with our clients, and throughout society. McKinsey strives to empower and enable our colleagues to be their best authentic selves every day.

As part of McKinsey’s commitment to achieving gender equality, McKinsey created Building the future of tech — EEMA region, an effort focused on connecting women to a variety of careers in technology and in digital spaces.

Requirements

McKinsey is looking for women who are based in or have strong ties to Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan and Turkey—for example if you have lived, studied, or worked in the region and speak the local language(s)—and who:

are studying for a bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, or MBA, or are working professionals holding at least one of these educational qualifications

thrive when working with others
enjoy problem-solving and creative thinking
are comfortable driving independent workstreams

PROGRAM OFFERINGS

Celebration event

Successful candidates will be invited to an online celebration event during which you will learn about Women at McKinsey Digital and listen to inspirational women speakers, get to know other selected candidates from across EEMA and network in small groups.
Fellow colleagues will also further explain how to prepare for the assessment process, group coaching sessions where you will learn about McKinsey’s personal-experience, technical interviews and practice solving business cases and reflect on how to approach your interviews with a positive mindset.

How to Apply

Please submit the following by March 31st, 2023:

Your resume in English (ideally one-page), which should include your education details and grades, work experience, and extracurricular activities and achievements.

Available Opportunities

Senior Designer – Casablanca – Apply now
Consultant – Digital Technology – Johannesburg, Casablanca – Apply now
Data Engineer – QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey – Johannesburg, Casablanca – Apply now
Data Scientist/Senior Data Scientist – QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey – Johannesburg, Casablanca – Apply now
Technical Lead – Johannesburg, Casablanca – Apply now
Digital Marketing Expert – Johannesburg – Apply now
Product Owner – Johannesburg – Apply now

SELECTION AND ASSESSMENT

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a digital assessment (Solve, HackerRank or Quanthub) after you have applied for the role. This is an online assessment that does not require any preparation and is solely used to assess your level of expertise in the industry.
Upon completion of assessment, you will receive a status email.
Successful candidates will be connected with their respective recruiter and be transferred to the first round of interviews. Along with making it to the first round, successful females will be invited to a celebratory online event.

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February 14, 2023

Call for Applications: TVC Labs MentorPitch 2023 Program for Nigerian Startups and Entrepreneurs

Unlock the Potential of Your Startup with Expert Mentoring from Angel Investors.

The TVC Labs MentorPitch 2023 is curated to equip startup founders looking to take their businesses to the next level.

Benefits

Gain access to a network of experienced angel investors who are eager to share their knowledge and help guide your startup’s growth.

Receive weekly virtual plenary and scheduled one-on-one mentoring sessions, where you’ll receive insights, valuable feedback and advice on everything from customer acquisition to fundraising and product development, while gaining valuable insights into the startup ecosystem.

Have access to angel investors

Have access to exclusive TVC Labs Community and its networking opportunities, connecting you with other like-minded entrepreneurs and potential investors.

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February 12, 2023

AfDB Fashionomics Africa Incubator and Accelerator Program 2023 for African Fashion Entrepreneurs (20,000 USD grant)

Application Deadline: February 22nd, 2023

The African Development Bank’s Fashionomics Africa Call for Applications is seeking for African Fashion, Textile, Apparel and Accessories entrepreneurs and businesses to apply and benefit from the Fashionomics Africa Online Incubator and Accelerator programs.

The programs’ duration will be 8-weeks each and the content will be available in English, French, Arabic and Portuguese.

Through a competitive process, the most promising fashion entrepreneurs will be invited to pitch their business ideas at the online Fashionomics Africa Pitching Days Competitions, resulting in 12 finalists each from the incubator and accelerator programs, who will vie/compete for the top 2 prizes of 20,000 USD each to scale up their operations.

To apply for the programs:

Log in to your Fashionomics Africa account if not done yet.
Select your prefered language below.
Complete the field “how old is your business?”
Click on “start my application” and complete the questionnaire that will appear.

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February 9, 2023

WomEng GirlEng Technovation Camp 2023

Application Deadline: 20 February 2023.

The WomEng GirlEng Technovation Camp is currently open for 50 high potential Grade 9-11 high school girls interested in pursuing a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

The camp is a 4-day active learning workshop that aims to help girls think & act like STEM professionals. In the GirlEng Technovation Camp, you’ll get the inside scoop from female engineering & technology students and professionals, learn how to code, participate in robotics workshops, and learn about other future technologies.

In compliance with COVID-19 regulations, the camp will comprise of 50 girls running in March 2023.

The objective of the GirlEng Technovation Camp is to get girls to start thinking and acting like engineers.

This is achieved through personal development, STEM awareness & mentorship with female engineering students. A signature activity is our LaunchPad Activity, part of our #1MillionGirlsinSTEM global campaign which reframes the question of “What do you want to be when you grow up?” to “What problem/s do you want to solve?”. Girls also engage in participatory research on topics such as “Understanding Your Community and Your Role” and “Engineering Life: Coping with Pressures”. Workshops are designed for developing cognitive & behavioral skills.

Eligibility:

Be a Grade9–11 high school girl currently studying mathematics (compulsory) and science (recommended).
Show a high interest in pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) career.
Must be residing in Johannesburg or surrounding areas.
Available for all four days of the workshop.

Event details:

Group 1

Dates: 28 March–31 March 2023
Venue: WomHub Office, Johannesburg
Time: 08h00-16h00 (daily)

Application Process:

Participants are selected through an application process. The application forms must be completed online. Shortlisted participants will be contacted before the 4th of March 2023
Deadline for applications: 20 February 2023.
Details pertaining to Group 2 of the Technovation Camp will be communicated soon,

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February 9, 2023

The Open Capital Analyst Program 2023 for Young African graduates.

Applications are now open for the The Open Capital Analyst Program 2023 for Young African graduates. Here’s how to apply:

The Open Capital Analyst Program launches high-growth career paths through a unique combination of intensive professional training and diverse business experience.

The Analyst Role

In this role the analyst support OCA projects and our clients in 3-6 month rotating embedded placements. Through the 3-6 months placements you will quickly build diverse experience, working with senior-level clients and senior management within our team and offering unprecedented opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Analysts will start with a rigorous training program to build strategic and financial skills, combining hands-on coaching and real-world experience in order to prepare you to assume responsibility as you grow in your role. Training is an integral part of this multi-year commitment and is funded by the company as part of this full-time position.
Open Capital is looking for exceptional, ambitious, innovative graduates who are looking for growth and learning and making an impact through their work. You should be able to begin work full-time either in June 2023 or Oct 2023;

Roles and responsibilities.

Analysing new business opportunities.
Creating and managing new systems and overseeing client budgeting.
Performing market research, developing financial models, and creating presentations for clients.
Developing insightful analysis and problem-solving through analytical and organizational tasks.

Requirements

Minimum of a second-class degree from an accredited university;
Graduating year – 2019, 2020, 2021 or 2022
Proficient skills in MS Office; specifically excel and word;
Attention to detail and desire to learn;
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and analytical abilities;
Ability to multi-task and get things done;
Ability to work effectively in a team;
Strong academic performance in any discipline and a clear understanding of business;
Desire to learn and grow while being exposed to new industries and business issues;
Fluency in English is required;
Kenyan national or possess valid work authorization;
Enjoy solving challenging strategic and financial questions;

Benefits

An exciting opportunity to work with a great diverse team driven towards a great vision and Impact work.
Continuous learning and development.
Exposure to diverse clients across Sub Saharan Africa
Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
Unlimited space to grow and be innovative.
Growth of professional network
Exposure to a variety of sectors during projects/assignments

The interviews will take place between March and April 2023.

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February 6, 2023

GrowthAfrica Acceleration Program 2023 for Early Stage African Entrepreneurs.

The GrowthAfrica acceleration programme is a 6-months support programme that guides you in understanding all components of your business, internal and external realities, and identifying growth challenges to help you develop clear goals and a comprehensive strategic implementation-ready growth plan.

The programme develops your entrepreneurial leadership and grows your venture through business acceleration activities, strategic advice, and access to investments.

Are you an ambitious and committed entrepreneur from Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia or Ghana with the potential to grow and create impact through their businesses? Then this is for you.

Benefits

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 incompany 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 in build a financial model for your business growth and investment
Leadership: Acquire skills and tools to develop stronger entrepreneurial leadership

Sectors

Agribusiness
Education
IT/mobile solutions/Tech enabled businesses
Financial services and Fintech
Renewable energy
Water & sanitation
Health
Manufacturing/processing
Retail/e-commerce

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February 6, 2023

Call for Applications: TERAWORK N5 million Business Grant 2023 for Entrepreneurs, SMEs and Startups

TERAWORK is offering entrepreneurs, startups and SMEs business grants worth N5 million! The grant is a way of extending a helping hand to small businesses by leveraging its platform to access vetted and expert level talent.

The #GrowWithTerawork business grant aims to support small businesses by providing access to top-tier talent through its platform.

Take advantage of this chance to be one of 5 lucky winners and work with the best professionals to elevate and grow your business.

Benefits

Eligible businesses will be awarded micro-grants to help with the costs of hiring or getting needed talents for their business growth.

Eligibility Criteria

Prospective recipients must be above the age of 18 years of age.

Prospective recipients should be owners of registered businesses.

Application is open till 11:59pm WAT of Thursday February 9, 2023.

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February 3, 2023

Category: Accelerator Programs

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

An External Third Party Will Review All Submissions And Our Selection Committee Will Choose Finalists Based On The Following Criteria:

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