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Home»Uncategorized»WomHub Economic Growth Accelerator 2021 for South African Women Entrepreneurs

WomHub Economic Growth Accelerator 2021 for South African Women Entrepreneurs

Jude OgarJune 16, 20212 Mins Read
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Deadline: July 2, 2021

Applications are open for the WomHub Economic Growth Accelerator 2021. This year-long hybrid program with an in-person and virtual offering, focuses on supporting businesses to accelerate growth through leadership development and intensive entrepreneurial support.

The Economic Growth Accelerator consists of two tracks: a SMME and Venture track.

  • The SMME Track
    Aim: Support women founders in Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME).
    Program Focus: The SMME Track focuses on steady growth companies, in established STEM markets. It is an opportunity to support the growth of the company, unlock its potential and hire more people within its growth trajectory.
  • The Venture Track
    Aim: Support high growth opportunity businesses (Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to Pre-revenue).
    Program Focus: The Venture Track is designed for women founders of potential high growth ventures. It is designed for early-stage founders who already have a prototype or product and are looking to scale with venture support.

Benefits

  • Development of your business through personal growth and increased commercial insights.
  • Exposure to investors in the African landscape.
  • Interaction with fellow entrepreneurs in South Africa.
  • Access to one-on-one mentorship and venture clinics with subject matter experts.
  • Accelerator provides each business with a monthly stipend which is allocated to a range of business support services.

Eligibility

  • Applicant must be over the age of 18 and identify as women.
  • Applicant must be of South African nationality.
  • Applicant must have founded/co-founded a business currently based in South Africa and considered as an SMME or a start-up. In co-founded businesses, the lead applicant must be a women and a citizen of South Africa.
  • Applicant innovation can be any product, technology, or service within the Science, Technology, Engineering or Manufacturing (STEM) industries.
  • Applicant must be able to commit for the year-long programme commencing in July 2021 to July 2022.

Application

The application deadline is July 2, 2021 at 23h59 GMT+2. Submit your application on or before this date.

Click here to apply

For more information, visit WomHub.

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