Deadline: 23 October 2015
Global entrepreneurship network (GEN) is currently inviting applications for Women’s Venture Xchange Africa (WVXA) initiative Programme 2015.
WVXA is a mentorship and exchange program for high-growth women entrepreneurs based in Africa.The program is designed to help established women-owned businesses expand beyond the borders of their own countries. These entrepreneurs will gain access to new regional markets, research, and insights into best practices.
The pilot program will give four entrepreneurs the opportunity to spend two to four weeks in Nairobi, Kenya beginning with Global Entrepreneurship Week November 16, 2015. The program is being run in partnership with the Case Foundation, the Mara Foundation, and the U.S. Department of State. If successful, this East African pilot initiative will scale up across the African continent.
Benefits
- Selected entrepreneurs will be required to write regular blog posts about their experiences.
- Shared accommodations, a stipend for food, and travel to and from Nairobi will be provided.
- Entrepreneurs are required to stay in Nairobi for a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of four, beginning November 14, 2015.
- The entrepreneurs will be matched with mentors active in their industry in Nairobi through the Mara Foundation’s Mara Mentors program.
- The mentors will guide and introduce them to industry experts and the broader startup community.
- The entrepreneurs will be allowed to create their own schedules after an initial week of meetings and introductions.
- They will also have access to a local workspace or incubator for true immersion.
Eligibility Criteria
Program only opens to female entrepreneurs located in East Africa.
How to Apply
Applicants must fill the online application form through the website.
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