Deadline: 31-Jan-22
Capital Solutions in partnership with Mkaziprenuer is in search for the next 50 women in Africa, who are ready to be part of a women business network, be engaged in learning for high social impact and scale their businesses.
Capital Solution (CSL) will accept applications for its highly selective women-led social businesses capacity building program. This program is designed for Ugandan women entrepreneurs seeking to expand their business development knowledge, increase their impact measurement and financial management skills, be investment ready and make lifelong connections.
What to Expect
This program is demanding and time intensive. Participants should expect to:
- Participate in one online activity every 2 weeks throughout the program, including 40 minutes Zoom-enabled meetings.
- Be challenged but inspired as they acquire new skills and knowledge.
- Develop skills, build their peer network, and transform their businesses.
- Be introduced to a peer group, and actively contribute to group discussions and activities.
- Respond to surveys to improve the overall experience of the program.
- Attend a one-day training for 6 months at the CSL training hub.
- Participate in mentorship program and investment readiness assignments
Benefits
Participants will:
- Connect with the first ever social business network in Uganda.
- Acquire skills in strategy needed to grow and scale their enterprise
- Have access to an advanced set of soft skills, business resilience, self confidence, collaboration& partnership development and cross cultural communications.
- Engage in investment pitching activities with Strategic Gender Based Investors
Eligibility Criteria
Women who are:
- Founders of business enterprises, social enterprises are encouraged to apply
- Citizens of Uganda, currently living in Uganda
- Comfortable with using digital tools
- Proficient in verbal and written English
- Able to regularly (at least weekly) access the Internet through a computer or smartphone
- Committed to building and growing their businesses
- Motivated to be part of a 9 months long learning experience and mentorship
For more information, visit https://capitalsolutionsug.com/call-for-applications-2/