Refine and develop a scalable business model that advances sustainable livelihoods for forcibly displaced populations in East Africa. To assist social entrepreneurs who work in or to expand into this space, this accelerator will equip leaders with the moral leadership lessons, business skills, and learning from our portfolio companies to confidently scale their enterprises and build scalable, inclusive, and sustainable solutions. Supported by IKEA Foundation and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and in partnership with the Refugee Investment Network.
WORTH
- Refine and develop a profitable and scalable business model
- Identify key opportunities for growth while supporting either displaced or hosting communities through the market, workforce, and value-chain entry points
- Develop the hard-edged leadership skills necessary for building better, inclusive, and sustainable business solutions
- Sharpen your presentation skills and practice pitching to an audience of investors and entrepreneurs — with a chance to receive a share of US $75,000 of grant funding
- Build a professional network and community of social entrepreneurs in East Africa who are committed to tackling displacement and inequality
ELIGIBILITY
- Run a for-profit social enterprise based in Kenya, Uganda, or Ethiopia
- Are advancing self-reliance in and between forcibly displaced populations and their hosting communities in at least one of the following ways:
- Serving communities vulnerable to displacement, forcibly displaced populations, and/or hosting communities as customers
- Providing decent work and employment to communities vulnerable to displacement, forcibly displaced populations, or hosting communities
- Sourcing from communities who are affected by displacement, communities vulnerable to displacement, or hosting them
- Have a demonstrated track record of at least 1-3 years, some market traction, and are preparing to scale
- Favorable consideration will be given to teams promoting climate-resilient solutions
DEADLINE: June 21 2022
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