Deadline: 14 January 2020
Applicants are invited to apply for Acumen and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship East Africa Accelerator Program.
In partnership with IKEA Social Entrepreneurship, they have packaged an accelerator program designed to support social entrepreneurs to develop a scalable business model. This 19-week program will strengthen the capacity of social enterprises in East Africa to scale and improve the lives of the poor and vulnerable.
IKEA Social Entrepreneurship is an initiative within IKEA that is all about making a positive impact. It works with pioneers and pathfinders who use their business as a way to make everyday life better for those who need it most and strives towards a more equal and inclusive society.
The program will run from April 28-September 10, 2020.
Benefits
- Practical online tutorials
- Dynamic peer community of social entreprenuurs
- Individualized coaching from IKEA advisors and Acumen Facilitators
- Final submit to network with investors and suppoorters
- Seed Funding: $25K FOR TOP 2 TEAMS
Eligibility Criteria
This is an intensive program delivered primarily online for social entrepreneurs in East Africa who:
- Run a social enterprise (nonprofit or for profit) based in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda or Ethiopia
- Have demonstrated market traction and are post-revenue
- Have a team equivalent to 3 full time staff
- Focus on promoting livelihoods, equality and inclusion
- The program is free to participants thanks to the support from IKEA Social Entrepreneurship.
For more information, visit https://acumen.org/acumen-ikea-accelerator/