Il Tamarindo, in association with The Hub Milano, is currently inviting proposals for Nausicaa Lab 2011-2012 Competition. Young people aged under 35 are encouraged to propose “cultural business idea” whose aim is creation of a startup company with a clear focus on culture and creativity in the … [Read more...] about Il Tamarindo seeks Proposals from Young Leaders for Nausicaa Lab 2011-2012 Competition
GSBI™ Program for social entrepreneurs to enable their organizations become financially sustainable
The Santa Clara University's Center for Science, Technology and Society has opened the application process from 6 December onwards for the Global Social Benefit Incubator (GSBI™) program which gives an opportunity to socially-minded entrepreneurs to build sustainable, scalable organizations that … [Read more...] about GSBI™ Program for social entrepreneurs to enable their organizations become financially sustainable
SEAF seeks Applications for Second African Diaspora Marketplace Grants
Small Enterprise Assistance Funds (SEAF) is currently inviting applications for the Second African Diaspora Marketplace (ADM) grants. The second ADM has been launched as an initiative of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Western Union Company. The main aim of ADM … [Read more...] about SEAF seeks Applications for Second African Diaspora Marketplace Grants
Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs invited to send Entries for You WiN! Business Plan Competition
The Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria (You WiN!) Program is currently seeking entries from young, enthusiastic entrepreneurs in Nigeria for the annual Business Plan Competition (BPC). You WiN! is a joint program of the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Communication Technology (CT), and … [Read more...] about Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs invited to send Entries for You WiN! Business Plan Competition
Guide on Promoting Resource Mobilization through Commercial Activities
The paper entitled ‘Strategies to strengthen NGO Capacity in Resource Mobilization Through Business Activities’ aims to help NGOs working on HIV/AIDS and other health and development issues, by providing them with guidelines on how to engage in business activities to mobilize their resources. The … [Read more...] about Guide on Promoting Resource Mobilization through Commercial Activities
Brief prepared for Resource Mobilization
A brief on resource mobilization was prepared by the World Bank Small Grants Program, with tips by Yumi Sera and Susan Beaudry. The brief is a part of a series of tips prepared for organizations that are engaged in socio-development work. The brief is prepared from the perspective of a funder, and … [Read more...] about Brief prepared for Resource Mobilization
Impact Business Award: Innovative business solutions to combat Climate Change
The IMPACT (Innovative Models Promoting Adaptation and Climate Technologies) Business Award rewards enterprises that apply innovative business solutions in combating Climate Change. The IMPACT Business Award implemented on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and … [Read more...] about Impact Business Award: Innovative business solutions to combat Climate Change
$2.8m allocated by the World Bank to the BDS Fund
This year, funds worth $2.8 million are granted by the World Bank, to the Business Development Service Fund (BDS). The amount will be distributed between the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that will receive $1.5 million, and the Renewable Energy Sector under the Ghana Energy Development … [Read more...] about $2.8m allocated by the World Bank to the BDS Fund
Ashoka invites Business and Social Entrepreneurs to take up the 20 key Challenges facing the World Today
Ashoka, world’s largest community of social entrepreneurs, with support from its global network of Fellows, business entrepreneurs, policy makers, investors, academics, and journalists works collectively to ensure that social entrepreneurs and their innovations continue to inspire a new generation … [Read more...] about Ashoka invites Business and Social Entrepreneurs to take up the 20 key Challenges facing the World Today
Forty Women Businesswomen from Africa visit the US under Women’s Entrepreneurship Exchange Program
The International Visitor Leadership Program at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recently brought 40 women entrepreneurs from 36 African countries to the U.S. under the second African Women’s Entrepreneurship Exchange Program (AWEP). AWEP is a Department of … [Read more...] about Forty Women Businesswomen from Africa visit the US under Women’s Entrepreneurship Exchange Program
