CcHUB/iHub invites application for 2nd edition of the Women in Business program. This program focuses on women-led technology businesses and women-led businesses to help women leverage technology solutions to in the African market.
Program detail:
Type: Entrepreneurship
Eligible countries: Nigeria and Kenya
To be Taken at (Country): Kenya, Nigeria
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award:
- A strategically differentiated business that speaks to the heart of customer needs.
- An ability to speak investor language and leverage sound financial understanding of your business to secure capital and partnerships.
- Support to expand your business across multiple geographical markets.
- Knowledge on how to attract, develop and retain a strong team.
- Access to a robust network of investors, corporate executives, and software developers to help scale your business.
Application Deadline: 15th August 2020
Aim of the program:
- To Enhance the ways in which women-led businesses leverage technology solution in the market
- Build the capacity of women-led businesses to secure capital by providing training. There is also the opportunity for the participants to get investment from CcHub/iHub via our investment vehicles.
- Catalyse the expansion efforts of women-led businesses in the African market. Cohort 2 will provide participants with knowledge and strategies around expansion, as well as relevant introductions through our networks.
- Build the capacity of female entrepreneurs to attract, develop and retain quality talent.
- Create access to market opportunities: The participants will have the opportunity to increase their market share through engagement with corporate executives and industry advisors in our extensive network.
Selection Criteria:
The criteria for participation for the program include:
- Women-led business interested in leveraging technology to scale their businesses
- Registered, with operations in Kenya or Nigeria
- Strong (well-rounded) founding team, working full-time on the business
- Businesses with proven traction in the market
- Scalable businesses that meet a real need.
This program will bring together female entrepreneurs, software developers, investors, SMEs, corporates, and industry experts across multiple sectors.
How to Apply:
If you fit the above criteria, please fill out an application form online. For enquiry, get in touch with contact person at email startups@ihub.co.ke.
For more information, Visit Award Webpage
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