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  • Call for Application: European Union (EU) Youth Empowerment Fund 2024

    Call for Application: European Union (EU) Youth Empowerment Fund 2024

    The EU Youth Empowerment Fund is a flagship of the EU’s Youth Action Plan providing direct financial support to youth-led initiatives around the world.

    Global in its reach but focused on local solutions, the EU Youth Empowerment Fund has been co-designed with young people to provide easier, youth-friendly access to finance.

    It is implemented via the Global Youth Mobilization, a grassroots movement of the Big Six that invests in and empowers young people to lead solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.

    The EU Youth Empowerment Fund through the Global Youth Mobilization will make low-barrier funding accessible for young people at the grassroots level, minimising “red tape” and creating opportunities relevant to the needs and priorities of young people, including vulnerable, marginalised and underrepresented populations.

    The Youth Empowerment Fund will focus on youth-led decision-making and solutions related to the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals at a local level, with a particular focus on environment, climate change and gender equality.

    EU Youth Empowerment Fund

    Application Deadline July 21, 2024
    Funding Type Partially Funded
    Type Entrepreneurs
    Sponsor European Union (EU)
    Gender Men and Women

    Benefits of EU Youth Empowerment Fund

    • Individual Young People and Informal Groups: €500 to €1,500
    • Registered Youth Organizations: €3,000 to €5,000

    Requirements for EU Youth Empowerment Fund

    Young people aged 14-30 from eligible countries are encouraged to apply.

    Selection Process

    • The selection process will involve Youth panellists who will review, score, and discuss applications in panel meetings.
    • The Youth Panel is composed of diverse young individuals from around the world who have experience in social projects and understand the challenges and needs of youth-led initiatives.
    • Applicants will be notified within 2 months if their project is selected and will be asked to sign a grant agreement and submit their banking information.
    • Unsuccessful applicants will receive recommendations on areas for improvement by email to help strengthen their future submissions.

    Application closing date: 21st July, 2024

    Apply Here 

  • Access Bank Youthrive Program 2024 for Nigerian Entrepreneurs

    Access Bank Youthrive Program 2024 for Nigerian Entrepreneurs

    The youthrive Program is a transformative initiative by Access Bank designed to empower, uplift, and accelerate the next generation of MSMEs.

    The program is set to impact over 4 million individuals by enhancing capacity, providing financial empowerment, and fostering invaluable business exchange programs.
    Let’s thrive together!

    Entrepreneurs often encounter hurdles in navigating business operations and regulatory processes.

    At Access Bank, we equip individuals/MSMEs with a suite of products and services tailored to address these challenges.

    Access Bank Youthrive Program

    Application Deadline Not Specified
    Funding Type Partially Funded
    Type Entrepreneurs
    Sponsor Access Bank PLC
    Gender Men and Women

    Benefits of Access Bank Youthrive Program

    • Capacity Development: Empowering the youth with skills for entrepreneurship and employability.
    • Business Exchange: Exceptional Entrepreneurs will be sponsored on Business Exchange Programs to The Netherlands, China, or India.
    • Access to Funding: Get access to finance through business grants and business loans to scale your business upon completion of the capacity development programs.
    • Employment: Discover employment opportunities after completing our comprehensive capacity development programs

    Requirements for Access Bank Youthrive Program

    • Startup: A new business with less than 12 months in operation.
    • Business Owner: An established business with more than 1 year in operation.
    • Graduate: A tertiary institution degree holder seeking active employment or business venture.
    • Non-Graduate: A young individual with a minimum of a school leaving certificate seeking skill acquisition or business venture.

    Apply Here

  • Access Bank launches Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton 2023

    Retail giant Access Bank Plc has unveiled the W initiative Womenprenuer Pitch-a-ton Season 5.

    The W Initiative is aimed at inspiring, connecting and empowering women while riding on the Access Bank’s vision to be the Bank of choice for women in the markets and communities being served.

    This is the basis of the Bank’s mandate to empower female entrepreneurs with financial and business skills through the

    Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton programme. The programme is designed to provide female owned businesses across Africa an opportunity to access finance, world-class business trainings as well as mentoring opportunities.

    Benefits of the Program

    Selected applicants will enjoy an array of benefits, including:

    • An exclusive and certified Mini-MBA
    • Grant prizes up to N5m to boost their businesses
    Eligibility Criteria

    To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

    • Be a woman entrepreneur
    • Be aged between 18-55 years
    • Have an existing business that has been operational for at least one year
    • The business should have at least 50% female ownership
    Application Process

    Interested applicants will need to submit an online application. All applications will be reviewed and screened by independent business experts.

    The top 500 candidates will then be required to send in a sixty-second video pitch for the opportunity to be selected as part of the final top 120 candidates.

    You can apply for the program using the following link: Apply Here

    For more information about the program, you can visit the official Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton website: Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton

  • Call for Application: The Next Economy Incubation Program 2023 For Early Stage Startups

    The Next Economy Incubation Program is a program of theWennovation hub to support young founders in Nigeria.

    About Wennovation Hub

    Wennovation Hub is a Pioneer Nigerian Innovation Accelerator.

    As one of the very early innovation hubs in Nigeria, our “we”nnovators have enjoyed early success as we helped propel several award-winning start-ups to greatness. We strive to provide best tech support ever!

    Our modern office spaces are simply stunning. Whether you’re an established enterprise or a growing startup, discover spaces in Ikeja, Abuja, Ibadan and Barbados (across the Caribbean) designed and equipped with all the tools bright minds need to inspire business ideas.

    Criteria for the Incubation Program
    • Early-stage startups (atleast a year old)
    • Solution must be sustainable and scalable
    • Should have at least done market validation
    • Business should have gained some customers
    • Business must have made some revenue
    • Participant must be committed to the program
    • A female member of the founding team is an advantage
    • Startup must be based in Abuja

    Apply Here

  • 2023 WIPO Training, Mentoring and Matchmaking Program for Women Entrepreneurs

    Applications are now open for the 2023 WIPO Training, Mentoring and Matchmaking Program for Women Entrepreneurs. Here’s how to apply for the program:

    Application Deadline:   April 21, 2023.

    2023-2024 WIPO Training, Mentoring and Matchmaking Program on Intellectual Property for Women Entrepreneurs from Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities has a practical approach and consists of a training phase and a mentoring and matchmaking phase.

    The training phase will consist of a practical workshop at WIPO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, that includes a mixture of short presentations, case studies and group work, to take place from September 18 to 22, 2023.

    The mentoring and matchmaking phase will take place in 2024.

    Requirements

    Provided that an adequate number of applications are received, every effort will be made to select at least two participants from each of the seven geo-cultural regions recognized by the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, namely:

    • Africa
    • The Arctic
    • Asia
    • Central and South America and the Caribbean
    • Eastern Europe, the Russian Federation, Central Asia and Transcaucasia
    • North America
    • the Pacific

    The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will select up to 20 participants.

    How to Apply:

    • Applications from young indigenous and local community women entrepreneurs are strongly encouraged.
    • Candidates should submit a duly filled application form.
    • The application deadline is April 21, 2023.
    • Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.

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  • UN Women Africa Online Trainings for Women Entrepreneurs

    Application Deadline: April 4th, 2023

    Under this call of proposal, UN Women will recruit a partner to develop and deliver online training programs for Women-owned/-led businesses in the implementing countries, to support them in the process of pivoting to new sectors in this post-covid19 economy and strengthen their capacity to access to public procurement.

    This includes to design tailored training modules and tools that are based on needs and existing gaps for the targeted Women.

    Funding Information
    • The budget range for this proposal should not exceed USD 49 000.
    Activities
    • Pre-training stage
      • Prepare and submit course outline, course contents, PPT, Handouts, training delivery schedule of the online training programs in line with the project guidelines in English and French on the following topics:
        • Procurement trainings (steps to prepare women businesses, business pitching for procurement)
        • Supporting post-covid19 recovery: trainings on developing new business models for women entrepreneurs to pivot their businesses in the context of post covid19
        • Digital skills trainings including digital financial inclusion
    • Training stage
      • Deliver online training programs in multiple batches and per country (in coordination with UN Women for):
        • 200 women entrepreneurs in Nigeria
        • 100 women entrepreneurs in Senegal
        • 100 women entrepreneurs in Mali
      • The trainings will be conducted separately per country
    • Post-training stage
      • Submit report on the delivery of training programs
        • Conduct Pre and Post evaluation of each training
        • Deliver certificates of training to the trained women
      • Submit output-based progress report for each training program and final report of all training programs including list of trainees with full contact details and profile photographs (if available) of individual participants.
    Requirements
    • Technical/functional competencies required
      • Minimum 5 years of experience in providing/ conducting training and developing training
      • Proven experience in supporting women in the following areas: ICTs, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, business management, marketing and online trainings
      • Have a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the project including:
        • An expert in women entrepreneurship:
          • Master’s degree in international development, economics, social sciences, gender studies, or related field
          • 5 years of experience in women economic empowerment, procurement, entrepreneurship, advocacy and gender, or related field
          • 5 years of experience delivering training
          • Experience in developing countries particularly in Africa
          • Fluency in French and English
        • An expert in digital trainings and business development:
          • Master’s degree in economics, international development, ICTs, business management or related field. Additional qualifications in women economic empowerment are desired
          • 5years of experience in economics, ICTs, private sector, entrepreneurship, digital trainings, environment, business development, women economic empowerment, or related field
          • 5 years of experience in delivering online trainings on ICTs, digital marketing, financial inclusion, business development and related topics
          • Experience in developing countries particularly the west and central Sahel
          • Fluency in French and English
      • Experience in the implementation of similar activities;
      • Experience in managing/implementing projects funded by development partners such as those of the United Nations System;
      • Proven capacity to develop practical training guidelines and programme; experience in documentation, reporting and evaluation of training programs.
      • Proven experience in implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
      • Experience in developing countries particularly in Africa
    Timeframe
    • Assignment – Pre-training stage: Development of training materials and adapt presentations in English and French
      • Timeframe – Early April 2023
    • Assignment – Training stage: Conduct batches of training programs to train at least 400 women entrepreneurs in Senegal, Nigeria and Mali.
      • Timeframe – Mid April-May 2023
    • Assignment – Post-training stage: Reporting per country and a compiled report in line with the agreed implementation plan, including pre and post evaluation of training, delivery of certificates of trainings
      • Timeframe – End of May- Early June 2023

    For More Information:

    Apply Here

  • Call for Applications: Sir Emeka Okwuosa Women Enterprise Program 2023

    Deadline: March 20, 2023

    Applications for the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Women Enterprise Program 2023 are now open.

    The Sir Emeka Okwuosa Women Enterprise Program (SEO WEP) is an impact investment program that aims to support 30 women-owned initiatives and MSMEs with business tools, grants, access to markets and business literacy for sustainability to accelerate and broaden economic prosperity, social progress by unlocking entrepreneurial capacity to create and multiply local value.

    They are partnering with financial institutions to provide business capitals, pre- and post-training, technical support using a virtual acceleration approach.

    At the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation, they understand that when women are economically empowered, they re-invest in their families and communities, strengthening the social fabric of society and education and skill levels of the workforce.

    This multiplier effect spurs economic growth and enhances stability.

    Program Phases

    • Phase 1: 2-weeks in-person training
    • Phase 2: Business Pitch day contest (up to 5 million naira)
    • Phase 3: 2-months peer-to-peer mentoring
    • Phase 4: Post-evaluations and post-training support

    Benefits

    • Intensive training
    • Business Grants
    • Coaching
    • Practical Skills needed to start and sustain your business.
    • Provide business advisory and access to unmatched services that empowers them to do and achieve more.

    Eligibility

    • Open to women who are ready to grow their business or want to start their own.
    • Be between the ages of 20 – 35 years old.
    • Have basic computer knowledge.
    • Have a computer or tablet with internet access.
    • Willing to commit to a 3-months program.
    • Must be resident in Anambra State, Nigeria.

    Application

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  • Nitda in Collaboration with GMGA Digital Literacy Academy for Women

    About the programne

    Gina Mata, Gina Al-umma, translated as “Build up women, Build the community”, is a digital literacy development program designed to identify, prepare, and connect young women with emerging skills in the knowledge economy.

    The programme aims to integrate more women into the gig ecosystem and significantly improve girls’ and women’s economic participation in the digital space.

     

    How long will the program last?

    The Gina Mata, Gina Al-umma “Building Women, Empowering Communities” pilot launch is a 2- day digital skills programme where young women will be integrated into the digital eco-system with digital Content Creation skills and E-lancing.

    Eligibility
    • Age: Must be between the ages of 18 and 40 years
    • Location: Persons chosen must be Abuja residents and in Abuja for the training.
    • Gender: Only Female Applicants will be accepted
    • Must have basic knowledge of the computer or the use of mobile smartphones.
    • Must be available to attend classes without interruption for the duration of the 2-day training.

     

    What are the benefits of the programme?
    • A chance to upgrade your skills and develop a career in the most sought-after industry in the world.
    • This an opportunity to gain soft skills that will make you globally competitive and increase your demand and confidence within the skills ecosystem.
    • Chance to network and engage with tech ecosystem players while exposing you to the most relevant requirements by industry.
    • Gain short-term income through connection with freelancing platforms to earn income In a gig economy.

    Apply Here

  • The Ericsson Engineering Graduate Program 2023 for Young Engineering graduates.

    Applications are now open for the Ericsson Engineering Graduate Program 2023. Here’s how to apply:

    The Ericsson Graduate Program in Nigeria will start in May 2023 and focuses on technology leadership. We aim to attract and guide the most hardworking, innovative and creative technology minds.

    Ericsson Nigeria is looking for Engineering Graduates who have completed their studies between 2020 and 2021 with one of the following bachelor’s degrees:

    • Computer Science / Software/Computer Engineering / IT or Information Systems / Networks Engineering/Communications degrees with a focus on Telecommunications
    • Candidate should not have more than 1 year of work experience
    • Candidates should have completed their NYSC program
    • Basic Network level competence
    • Database Understanding
    • Basic understanding of programming and scripting language
    • Broad Technical Acumen
    • Entrepreneurial & commercial thinking
    • Problem Solving Ability
    • Creative Thinking
    • Good planning and organizing skills
    • Teamwork & collaboration skills
    • Presentation skills (oral and written)
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
    • Good Communication skills

    Benefits

    • 12 months (plus) graduate program – we offer you a great training program before you move into an experienced job
    • Explore your passion for innovation and your desire to join a leader. You’ll enjoy an open, inspiring culture that encourages idea generation and thought exploration
    • Working in an international environment with colleagues from all over the world.
    • Continuous on-the-job training, in classrooms and via e-learning.
    • A mentor and buddy program.
    • An opportunity to work for the Global leader in the Telecommunications industry.
    • Mentorship programs are provided by senior specialists in the industry.

    For More Information:

    Apply Here

     

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  • Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders Africa Program for Women-led tech Startups 2023

    Application Deadline: February 20th, 2023

    Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders is designed to bring the best of Google’s expertise, products, people and technology to women-led tech startups up to Series A stage, based in Africa or building Africa-centered solutions with technology.

    The program includes content and mentorship tailored to the unique needs of women founders and opportunities to network with our global women founders community.

    The Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders Program aims to help women startup founders address challenges that are unique to their experience, including fundraising, hiring and building products. The program structure is the same with access to the best of Google, content and mentorship tailored to the unique needs of women founders, and opportunities to network with our global women founders community.

    Requirements:

    • Women-founded technology startups up to Series A-stage are eligible for the program.
    • The Accelerator is sector-agnostic and welcomes startups leveraging machine learning (or plan to in future) from any vertical.

    Benefits

    • Equity-free support: Three months of equity-free support
    • Mentoring: Mentoring from 20+ Google teams
    • Training: Training on design, marketing, and leadership
    • Strategic support: Support on company and product strategy
    • Product credits: Google product credits for your tech stack
    • Early access: Early access to new Google products and tools
    • Access to experts: Access to Google’s network of industry experts
    • Technical project partnership: Partnership on advanced technology project

    When

    • Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders Class will run from March 2023 to May 2023. Women founders can apply up to Feb 20th.

    Program Format

    • The program will run in a hybrid format. At the beginning of the program, Google work with the selected startups to identify their unique challenges and the support required from the program.
    • The startups will go through three intensive boot camps, centered on topics such as product, design, hiring, fundraising etc., followed by the OKR (Objective Key Results) workshop to define their objectives for the program.
    • Startups also receive 1:1 mentorships. They will also be paired with a dedicated Startup Success Manager (SSM) to help them get the best of Google – its people, network, thought leadership, and technology.
    • At the end of the program, startups will be given opportunities to pitch their product or service to Google teams, mentors, VCs and stakeholders from the tech ecosystem. Post-program engagement with the graduated startups continues through the Alumni network.

    For More Information:

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