Swedish Institute (SI) accepting Applications for She Entrepreneurs Programme 2020

Deadline: 4 February 2020

Do you want to take your businesses to a new level and develop both as an entrepreneur and a leader? If yes, then apply for the She Entrepreneurs Programme 2020 and become a part of a strong network of women entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Swedish Institute (SI) is accepting applications for its She Entrepreneurs Programme 2020 that is a leadership programme for highly motivated women entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) who are building successful and sustainable businesses with the potential to make a difference in their societies.

She Entrepreneurs is a practical and hands-on leadership training based on real business experiences and collaborative learning. The programme provides tangible tools, insights and connections for participants who want to grow their businesses and develop both as entrepreneurs and as leaders.

The programme runs over five months with two separate assemblies (modules) taking place in the city of Stockholm – one of Europe’s leading hubs for entrepreneurs.

Programme Structure

She Entrepreneurs is made up of two separate modules over the year. In between the modules, applicants will also have online follow-ups with applicants mentor. Module 1 runs for 11 days and Module 2 for 7 days. Both modules will take place in Stockholm. It is an intensive programme with full daily schedules and many evening activities. All selected participants will have to commit to participating in all the activities of both Module 1 and 2:

Module 1 (in Stockholm, Sweden, 1 – 11 June 2020)
Module 2 (1 – 7 November 2020)

Benefits

Training and content
Accommodation, food and domestic transport during the programme
Flight tickets to and from module 1 and 2
Insurance covering acute illness and accident when in Sweden
Visa expenses exceeding 500 SEK (approx 50 USD)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants are welcome to submit their application if applicants are a woman entrepreneur between the age of 22 and 45 (born 1974 – 1998) with a business that:
- is already operational and ready to expand;
- has the potential to develop a financially sustainable business model, generate a positive social impact, and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals;
- is based in Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco or Palestine.
In addition applicants should:
- have a proficient command of both written and spoken English;
- be willing to pay it forward by contributing at least two hours of pro bono mentorship to a junior entrepreneur in applicants home country during the programme.