Application deadline: Sunday, 11 August at 23:59 CET
The
Westerwelle Young Founders Programme (YFP) is a six-month fellowship for Professionals uplifting emerging and developing markets towards a
sustainable Economy. We offer targeted support to scale our founders'
ventures and develop their leadership abilities. Here is the Program Plan:
- Kick-Off Event: A two-day digital kick-off event will take place in mid September 2024.
- Remote Programme: From September 2024 – February 2025, the
Young Founders will receive six months of support including a personal
mentor, monthly peer learning sessions, monthly expert workshops and
networking opportunities with corporates and investors.
- Berlin Conference: The ten best performing Young Founders will be invited to a five-day conference in Berlin in June 2025. During
this conference, the founders will have the opportunity to pitch in
front of investors, participate in workshops, join networking events and
get insights into the German start-up scene.
Selection Criteria
We
are looking for entrepreneurs with high potential for impact and growth
to become leaders of a sustainable future, with the following criteria:
- You are a citizen or resident of a developing or emerging country.
- You have recently (in the last five years) started a for-profit company focused on developing or emerging markets.
- Your company possesses a scalable business model that has generated revenue or secured a first round of external funding.
- You or your business possesses disruptive qualities that can increase the quality, impact or inclusiveness of the industry.
- You possess a good working knowledge of English.
- You
are available to attend the digital kick-off conference and can make
time to participate in programme activities for the six months.
For More Details and to Apply please click the link below
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