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Deadline: October 23, 2024
The WomHub Africa Innovation Fellowship Programme 2024 is a unique opportunity for women-owned engineering businesses to gain mentorship, support, and resources to drive innovation and business growth. This prestigious fellowship, designed by WomHub, aims to support female entrepreneurs in Africa who are leading engineering and technology-based ventures. The program provides access to a dynamic network of peers, industry experts, and business tools, helping women entrepreneurs thrive in a competitive market. Applications are now open for the 2024 cohort.
Benefits
The WomHub Africa Innovation Fellowship offers several benefits to participants:
- Tailored Business Support: Fellows receive specialized training, mentoring, and support to scale their engineering businesses.
- Access to Industry Experts: Participants gain access to seasoned experts and professionals who offer guidance on innovation, business strategy, and technical development.
- Peer Network: Fellows join a vibrant community of like-minded women entrepreneurs, offering opportunities for collaboration, networking, and peer learning.
- Business Development Resources: Participants receive practical tools and resources to enhance their business operations, including marketing, financial management, and leadership skills.
- Visibility and Exposure: The fellowship provides a platform to showcase businesses, with opportunities for media exposure and connections with potential investors or partners.
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the WomHub Africa Innovation Fellowship Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must have a registered new or innovative STEM-based business idea or startup based in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Applicants should have developed, and be in the early stages of commercialising, an engineering innovation that will bring social and/or environmental benefits to a country/countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Individual applicants must be citizens of a country within sub-Saharan Africa*. For teams of two or more, the main applicant must be a citizen of a country within Sub-Saharan Africa.
- No alumni – or co-founders of alumni – on the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation will be eligible for the AIF programme.
- Strong commitment to pursuing entrepreneurship.
- Applicants must be able to commit for the eight month-long programme commencing in November 2024 to July 2025.
- Applicants must have a valid passport and be available to travel between February 2025 to May 2025.
- Demonstrated passion and knowledge in their chosen STEM field.Willingness to actively participate in the programme.
- Applicants must identify as women.
- Applicants must be over the age of 18. There is no upper age limit.
Application Process and Required Documents
The application process for the WomHub Africa Innovation Fellowship is straightforward.
- Online Application: Submit the application form available on the WomHub website.
- Business Profile: Provide a detailed description of your business, including its mission, vision, and the problem it seeks to solve through engineering innovation.
- Leadership Profile: Share information about yourself as the business owner, including your leadership background and how you’re driving the success of your venture.
- Pitch Deck: Submit a pitch deck outlining your business model, market opportunity, and growth plans.
- Financial Statements: Provide basic financial information to demonstrate the current state of your business and its potential for growth.
Deadline: Submit your application by 23rd October 2024.
