Application Deadline: 21st March 2023
The Women Accelerator is a 10-week program that selects, offers essential business skills training, and funds female-owned startups in Somaliland. The top startups will receive an investment of up to $30,000 from Innovate Ventures.
The program has an alumni network of over 200 startups and has invested over $250,000 in the most promising businesses.
Eligibility Requirements
- Woman business owner or woman with a business idea.
- Age 18 – 35 years old.
- Business is based in Somaliland.
- The owners are committed to attending the accelerator program in Hargeisa.
Benefits
- 10 weeks of intensive training and business mentorship.
- Access to our vast networks including leading banks.
- Pitching in front of local and international investors.
- Features in local and international media.
- Equity funding for winner startups of up to $30,000.
Application Procedure:
- Complete the application form before 21st March 2023.
- The selected startups will get an invitation to the pre-accelerator bootcamp at the Innovate Ventures offices in Hargeisa by the first week of April.
- The top 15 start-ups from the bootcamp will participate in the 10 weeks accelerator program where they will receive mentorship and business skills training from experienced entrepreneurs.
- At the end of the training the start-ups will pitch on Demo Day in front of a jury, media, and local and international investors.
- The top startups will receive up to $30,000 in equity investment from Innovate Ventures.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Innovate Ventures 2023 Women Business Accelerator