Deadline: 28 June 2020
SADEN and the World Bank Group have organized the Social Entrepreneurship Program (SEP) and launch a Call for projects in support of the populations of Guinea within the framework of Covid-19.
This call for projects is part of the Social Entrepreneurship Program (SEP) which includes two important components: the Social Entrepreneurship Competition (SEC) and Social Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (SEB).
This Call for projects is intended to encourage companies to innovate and develop initiatives aimed at making the daily lives of populations easier. In the form of virtual competition, the objective is to enhance the contribution of businesses to the development of solutions with immediate economic, technological and / or social impact to help the inhabitants of Guinea to cope with the difficulties linked to the Covid pandemic 19.
At the end of this competition, at least six companies will be awarded a grant per project. The organization of a Bootcamp will also allow candidates to benefit from personalized advice in their approach and tailor-made online training sessions to develop and implement their project.
The projects will be subject to a review based on the relevance and innovative nature of the proposed solution. They will be selected according to the capacity of the project leader to implement it, the sustainability of the proposed solution as well as its social, economic and environmental impacts and its financial viability. The shortlisted candidates will be heard by a jury made up of experts in their area of competence.
Objectives
This Call for projects should also make it possible to:
- Protect SMEs from the impacts of the epidemic;
- Allow businesses to continue their activity;
- Maintain or create jobs;
- Stimulate innovation and creativity among young people;
- Involve businesses in maintaining the stability of the Guinean economy.
These projects should present solutions more specifically in one of the following six areas:
- Health,
- Education,
- Agribusiness,
- Technology,
- Logistics,
- Culture& Tourism.
Eligibility Criteria
- The project leader must be of Guinean nationality OR reside in Guinea, be between 18 and 40 years old. The company must evolve in one of the six categories indicated for its project to be eligible.
- The solutions proposed must relate to an innovative technology or initiative and provide a concrete response to a problem affecting populations in the current context. The job creation potential must be at least 5 jobs over the next two years. Female candidates are strongly encouraged.
For more information, visit http://www.salondesentrepreneursdeguinee.com/119676/