Deadline: 10 February 2018
Scale Kenya Forum is inviting all social impact start-ups to take their innovation to the next level. At Scale, applicants will have the opportunity to pitch to an audience of experienced investors and advisors, while benefiting from pre and post-event coaching. Winning ideas will receive mentorship, workspace and incubation support provided by Scale Kenya partners.
Scale is a program hosted by the East Africa Civil Society Initiative (CSI), a joint initiative of the Aga Khan University and the Aga Khan Foundation. With youth unemployment rates surpassing 50% in some regions, Scale aims to support young East African social entrepreneurs to unlock the growth of East Africa’s economies.
CSI will host the Scale Kenya forum on February 22nd, 2018 at the iHub, Lenana Road, Nairobi, Kenya. The forum will explore actionable solutions to the most pressing challenges faced by young entrepreneurs in the country, and provide opportunities for youth and stakeholders to exhibit their work to media, government, civil society, capacity building organisations, seed funders and private sector.
Eligibility Criteria
- Team is primarily Kenyan.
- The business idea has gained some traction, yet is still in start-up phase.
- The business can come from any sector, but must focus on social or economic development in Kenya or East Africa.
- The business will have a measurable positive impact on an industry, community or the environment. The business can be commercial or non-profit, but must be highly scalable.
- The team represents they have the skills and drive to succeed.
Judging Criteria:
- A business idea that has gained some traction, but still in start-up phase/early stage (revenue and funding less than Kshs 10 million).
- Vision to solve pressing challenges first in Kenya and/or East Africa, and then globally.
- A business concept that will have a measurable positive impact on an industry, community or the environment.
- Potential to scale.
- Skills and drive to succeed.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit Scale Kenya Forum.