Bridges for Enterprise’s Incubation Program 2022 for social enterprises

Application Deadline: October 1st, 2022

The BfE Incubation Programme lasts between 6-8 months. Each engagement is conducted completely free-of-charge by the chapter teams and professional mentors with deep industry expertise. Communication throughout the entire programme takes place remotely so you can focus on running your business at the same time.

Eligibility Requirements

The BfE Incubation Programme would be a good fit for you if:

• You are a for-profit or non-profit social enterprise
• You are an early stage startup at the pre-seed or seed stage
• You have an existing product or service and have started earning revenue
• Your business is legally established in Africa, Asia, Latin America or the Middle East
• You demonstrate a clear path to financial returns and social impact

Startups

• Startups that have already begun operations and have an existing revenue stream
• Startups that have a clear social and/or environmental impact at the core of their business
• Startups based in countries that have relatively less access to business mentorship or startup networks

Benefits

• – Consulting (guaranteed) — BfE Consulting engagements are the first component of our Incubation Programme. From growth strategy to impact assessment, our talented associates tackle your most pressing challenges. (Timeline: 3-4 months)

• Finance Advisory (guaranteed) — BfE Finance Advisory engagements are the second (and final) component of our Incubation Programme. From revenue forecasting to grant writing, our talented associates strive to make your business ready to attract funding. (Timeline: 3-4 months)
• – Legal Advisory (optional) — BfE Legal Advisory engagements are an optional component of our Incubation Programme. Any accepted startup can request legal support either upon acceptance into the Programme or before the Finance Advisory engagement begins. (Timeline: 3-4 months)
• – Technical Advisory (optional) — BfE Technical Advisory engagements are an optional component of our Incubation Programme. Any accepted startup can request technical support either upon acceptance into the Programme or before the Finance Advisory engagement begins. (Timeline: 3 months or 6 months)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Bridges for Enterprise’s Incubation Program 2022