Application Deadline: 28 July 2024.
The incubation programme offers capacity building, mentorship, networking opportunities and financial support to help you turn your vision into reality. Join us and lay a strong foundation for your enterprise’s success.
Programme objectives
- Support 8 – 10 early-stage youth-led WASH start-ups, enabling to start operating, and prove their impact by benefiting low-income communities.
- The aim is for the entrepreneurs to have, at the end of the programme, a sustainable business model with potential, validated in a pilot project.
Eligibility Criteria
- You are between 18 and 35 years old at the beginning of the programme (in September).
- You are a Ghanaian citizen and currently live in Ghana.
- You are the founder or co-founder of your business.
- You are able to understand and discuss technical subjects related to your project in English.
- You have access to a computer and a reliable internet connection.
- You are available to participate in two in-person bootcamps anywhere in Ghana and to attend online sessions in the coming year.
Target audience
- Committed early-stage WASH entrepreneurs from 18 to 35 years old.
Program Details
- Tailored to your needs
We offer you tailored and personalised business development.
- Business & WASH experts
We combine business expertise and relevant WASH professionals with business development knowledge.
- Networking opportunities
We organise a pitching event, create mentorships and connect you to support organisations and potential clients to help you reach a solid customer base.
- Seed-funding
USD 5,000$ seed-funding grant for validating your market and validating a pilot project.
- Long-term support
We join and guide you on your incubation journey over a 12-month period with in-person trainings and online individual coaching.
Timeline:
- Submission Deadline: Submit your application before 28 July 2024
- Announcement of selected entrepreneurs: August 2024
- Program Kick-off: 2 September 2024 (TBC) – Attend the online programme kick-off session (ONLINE)
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