Application Deadline: June 5th, 2022
Support Senegalese entrepreneurs in the diaspora and local entrepreneurs in setting up their business to meet the economic challenge in West Africa.
ABC West Africa Program is a major program within the ABC West Africa program created by AFFORD and offers alternative financing such as loans and equity. This program is co-financed by our Swiss cooperation partners (SDC). The objective of this Diaspora Finance Program is to help African and Diaspora entrepreneurs connect and leverage investment opportunities for job and wealth creation. The program aims to increase employability and business creation through development, business counseling sessions, mentorship and investment to enable them to create sustainable income opportunities.
The Diaspora Business Accelerator will facilitate access to finance for innovative and viable diaspora businesses and local businesses that have the capacity to create sustainable jobs in niche, emerging and diverse sectors. The objective is to serve as a catalyst for the efficient and effective development of the African social economy.
Benefits
Access to a seed fund
You will also have the opportunity to benefit from a cash investment (in the form of grants and low-interest loans).
Technical support
The program will provide you with training sessions to allow you to properly structure your business, have a good understanding of your market and master your business model.
Access to a network of entrepreneurs
You will have the opportunity to strengthen your entrepreneurial and community spirit with a network of entrepreneurs and resource persons from all over the West African sub-region to assist you.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the ABC West Africa Program 2022