Deadline: 23-Apr-23
Do you have a business idea and need expert support to turn it into reality? The SEED Starter invites applications from teams (2 to 5 members per team) who develop green and inclusive business solutions to key social and environmental challenges in their communities. Selected teams will receive support on turning their business idea into reality.
The SEED Starter promotes the incubation of new eco-inclusive enterprises. Setting up a business is both an exciting and challenging task. Turning an idea into a product or service customers actually want to buy requires not only a deep-dive into the market, but also business skills and bringing together the right team and partners. Considering all aspects can be challenging. Therefore, SEED supports young teams of entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas through the SEED Starter programme.
Why should you apply?
Selected teams will:
- Receive free entry for the business model DESIGN (2.5 days) and REFINE (2 days) workshops
- Access expert guidance and tailored support to turn your business idea into a reality
- Apply the SEED Starter Toolkit that contains different business tools and step-by-step guidelines to develop your business idea
- Network and share peer learning opportunity with likeminded entrepreneurs
- Benefit from free mentorship support during the test phase to try out your business idea
- Be eligible to apply for a SEED Grant after successfully completing the SEED Starter workshops (of up to 1,000 Euros)
Criteria
- During the application period for the SEED Starter programme, future entrepreneurs with their team members (2 to 5 members per team) come up with a business idea to tackle main challenges in their country. During the SEED Starter programme, the selected teams will develop and refine their business ideas under the guidance of experts.
- Participation in all workshops is free of cost. Please note that participants must pay for their own transport and accommodation costs. The workshops will take place in Johannesburg:
- DESIGN Workshop 1: 23 – 25 May (3 days total)
- REFINE Workshop 2: 28 – 29 June (2 days total)
- All workshops will be held in person in accordance with health and safety guidelines as long as this is possible. They will be sure to inform of any changes, and will do the very best to ensure the health and safety of all participants.
For more information, visit SEED.