The Wema Bank Plc Bankers-In-Training Programme 2026 for young Nigerian graduates.

Application Deadline: February 20, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Wema Bank Plc Bankers-In-Training Programme. The Wema Bank’s Bankers-in-Training (Sales) Program is a specialized entry-level development initiative designed to equip young professionals with foundational and advanced skills required for a successful career in sales and relationship management within the banking industry. The program focuses on building strong commercial capabilities and it provides structured training, hands-on experience, and career development opportunities in customer acquisition skills, product knowledge, and a deep understanding of commercial, corporate, retail and SME banking.

This Bankers-in-Training Program (Sales) adopts a regional training structure, with sessions holding in key locations across Nigeria, including Lagos and Ibadan (South-West), Abuja (North), and Port Harcourt (South-East, Mid-West, and South-South regions).

The Bankers-in-Training Program – Sales is designed to develop the next generation of banking leaders. Following an intensive, structured classroom training phase covering banking operations, financial products, and credit analysis, successful candidates will be deployed to the field.

Post-Training Responsibilities

Upon successful completion of the classroom training, Graduate Trainees will be expected to:

Execute data-driven sales strategies to acquire new-to-bank customers and grow the branch’s overall deposit and loan portfolio.

Conduct localized market research to identify untapped business opportunities and keep the team informed on competitor offerings and industry trends.

Drive the bank’s profitability by meeting and exceeding assigned monthly sales targets through disciplined prospecting and pipeline management.

Provide end-to-end customer support, ensuring all inquiries and complaints are resolved promptly to maintain high client satisfaction and retention rates.

Collaborate with the credit and risk teams to perform preliminary assessments of loan applicants, ensuring all documentation meets regulatory and internal standards.

Maintain accurate records of sales activities and provide regular progress reports to senior management and mentors.

Career Path Progression

Phase 1: Classroom Training (Foundational) 

Phase 2: Shadowing & Field Immersion

Phase 3: Full Deployment – Transitioning into a Relationship Manager role 

Requirements

Wema Bank seek passionate, driven, and customer-focused individuals who aspire to grow within the banking industry.  

Minimum of a Second Class Upper (or equivalent) in any business or social science related discipline from an accredited university  .

Minimum of 5 credits (including Mathematics and English) in WAEC, NECO, or its equivalent .

Not older than 26 years as at the time of this application .

Completed NYSC with a valid discharge certificate .

Strong interest in sales, client management, and financial solutions

0-2 years of experience in sales and relationship management is an added advantage.

Passion for sales and relationship management in the banking sector.

Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work in a target-driven environment.

Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

A proactive and self-motivated attitude.

Basic understanding of financial products and services (an added advantage).

Benefits

Competitive Pay – Attractive salary packages that reflect your skills, experience, and contributions.

Comprehensive training – Expert within the banking industry will assist to sharpen your skills.

Fast-track career growth opportunities within the bank.

A dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Exposure to real-world banking and sales operations.

Healthcare – We have a comprehensive medical coverage to ensure you, and your loved ones stay healthy. 

Year-End Bonus (13th Month) – As a Knight there is an opportunity for you to enjoy an additional allowance as a reward for your dedication and hard work.

Company Events – At Wema Bank we engage in team-building activities, networking opportunities, and celebrations that foster a strong workplace culture.

Leave Allowance – Financial support when you take your well-deserved time off.

Profit Sharing – A share in the bank’s success, ensuring you as an employe benefit from the company’s growth.

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ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology Programme SAWBP – Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 for South African women Researchers.

Application Deadline: 15 April 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology Programme SAWBP – Postdoctoral Fellowship. The ICGEB-SAWBP Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme, in partnership with the South African Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and the National Research Foundation will support South African women researchers holding a PhD degree, in Biotechnology or a related discipline, having outstanding ability, and who will perform hypothesis-driven research.

The SAWBP programme promotes the interaction and mobility of South African women Biotechnology researchers and the ICGEB community, including mobility support to visit other ICGEB Components in Trieste, Italy and New Delhi, India. Proposed research projects must be innovative and fall within one of the ICGEB Cape Town Component macro areas of research, namely: Infectious Diseases, Non-Communicable Diseases, Bioinformatics, Plant Systems Biology, Biopesticides and Virology.

The Fellowships comprise a very attractive package:

Immersion in a top class international scientific environment

Two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship at ICGEB Cape Town

Applying the latest techniques and methodologies to the applicant’s chosen research topic

Opportunities for mentoring, peer-to-peer learning and complementary skills

Eligibility

Female applicants only.

Only South African citizens and South African Permanent Residents with a valid South African ID number may apply.

Preference will be given to Black and disabled applicants.

Financial support

Duration: 2 years

Fellowship package:

Non-taxable stipend: ZAR 320 000 per annum

Research costs: ZAR 50 000 per annum

Additional mobility support to visit other ICGEB Components in Trieste, Italy and New Delhi, India, will be provided.

Application process

Applicants interested in the ICGEB-SAWBP programme should apply under the NRF Postdoctoral Grants (indicating ‘ICGEB’ as the institution of choice).

In addition, further criteria and eligibility requirements are noted in the NRF Postdoctoral Fellowships Framework ( accessible on the NRF website)

How to Apply

A letter of endorsement from the ICGEB Cape Town Group Leader must be submitted with the application. Please note that the written statement from the ICGEB Group Leader you have contacted and who is willing to support your project is mandatory to apply.

The Principal Investigator/Group Leader at the chosen ICGEB Cape Town laboratory should be contacted in advance to discuss the proposed research project. ICGEB Cape Town group lists.

Proposed research projects must be innovative and fall within one of the ICGEB Cape Town Component macro areas of research, namely: Infectious Diseases, Non-Communicable Diseases, Bioinformatics, Biopesticides, Plant Systems Biology, and Virology.

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iF Social Impact Prize 2026 for young Changemakers ( EUR 100,000 in prize money.)

Application Deadline: 20 May 2026 23:59 CET.

Applications are now open for the 2026 iF Social Impact Prize. The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE supports projects that contribute to improving our society. If you work towards achieving one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, your project is eligible.

Every year iF Design donates EUR 100,000 to support the best projects submitted to the iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE. Your project should already be established and must be related to design (this is now one of the five evaluation criteria). You can apply with the same project a maximum of two times. Student concepts are not accepted.

Categories:

No poverty

Zero hunger

Goodhealth and well-being

Quality education

Gender equality

Clean water and sanitation

Affordable and clean energy

Decent work and economic growth

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Reduced inequalities

Sustainable cities and communities

Responsible consumption and production

Climate action

Life below water

Life on land

Benefits

Social projects that are supported with the iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE benefit from this:

A share of EUR 100,000

Publication on our iF Design Website

They will be presented to a global design community, the design-interested public and the media.

The projects selected by the jury receive an individual winner certificate.

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APPLY NoW: The WE (Women Entrepreneurs) Empower UN SDG Challenge 2026 for Women Social Entrepreneurs.

The WE Empower UN SDG Challenge is a global competition for women social entrepreneurs whose work advances the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and mobilizes communities toward a more sustainable, equitable world by 2030. It was launched at the UN General Assembly in 2018 by the UN Secretary-General, the President of the World Bank, and the Council of Women World Leaders, making it the first-of-its-kind global challenge of this nature.

Purpose & Impact

Recognizes women entrepreneurs who are innovating solutions that drive progress on the SDGs. 

Elevates their work on a global platform and showcases how women business leaders are responding to key global challenges like climate action, gender equality, economic growth, quality education, and community resilienc

Ignites awareness among stakeholders — including policymakers, investors, and other entrepreneurs — about the value women leaders bring toward sustainable development. 

What Awardees Receive

Selected women — typically five regional awardees representing different world regions — receive:

✔ Access to capacity-building training, executive coaching, and tailored workshops from leading global partners. 

✔ Visibility and credibility for their enterprises on an international stage. 

✔ Networking opportunities with global business, policy, and philanthropic leaders. 

✔ Participation in high-profile events during UN Global Goals Week, Climate Week NYC, and the United Nations General Assembly. 

✔ A dynamic pitch competition hosted by dignitaries such as fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg, where awardees can present their enterprise to a distinguished panel of judges and compete for grant funding (e.g., cash awards in past years). 

Who Can Apply

Eligibility generally includes:

Identifying as a woman entrepreneur with decision-making authority in your enterprise. 

Operating a business/organization for at least three years. 

Employing a minimum number of full-time employees. 

Generating a minimum annual revenue (or equivalent funds for nonprofits). 

Being professionally proficient in English and typically aged 21 or older at the time of competition. 

Applications usually require a short video and written responses showing how your work advances specific SDGs and fosters gender equity. 

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WEMA Bank Hackaholics Hackathon 2026 for young Nigerian Entreprenuers.

Application Deadline: Ongoing

Applications are now open for the 2026 WEMA Bank Hackaholics Hackathon. The Hackaholics Accelerator Program 2026 is a growth-focused accelerator designed for revenue-generating Nigerian startups ready to scale sustainably, deepen market traction, and unlock strategic partnerships.

This program is built for founders who have moved beyond ideation and MVP experimentation and are now facing real questions around growth, systems, partnerships, compliance, and capital efficiency. Through a hybrid structure combining expert-led sessions, hands-on support, and direct access to industry partners, Hackaholics helps startups move from operating to scaling.

Eligibility Requirements

Mid-stage or growth-stage startups

Already generating revenue

Have a working MVP or live product

Registered Nigerian business

At least 2 years in operation

Founders actively involved in day-to-day execution.

Program Requirements

Commit to the full duration of the program

Participate in both virtual and physical sessions (hybrid model)

Be open to sharing business data for mentorship and learning purposes

Demonstrate readiness to engage with partners, customers, and investors

Assign at least one founder or senior decision-maker to participate actively

Program Benefits

Expert Mentorship

Technical Infrastructure Integration

Funding Opportunities

Networking

Strategic partnerships

Market Access

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Call for Applications: UN Global Pulse Scale Accelerator Program 2026 (Up to $60 000 in scaling grants)

The UN Global Pulse Scale Accelerator, a United Nations program designed to help tested innovations expand their impact is now accepting applications for its 2026 cohort. The Accelerator supports UN-led teams with pilot-tested solutions that are ready to scale in development and humanitarian contexts, offering strategy development, expert guidance, and potential grant funding to extend impact across countries and communities.

What the UN Global Pulse Scale Accelerator Is

The Scale Accelerator is a structured program that helps UN teams turn effective pilot initiatives into broader, sustainable solutions that deliver measurable social and development impact. It enables participating teams to develop scaling strategies, refine delivery models, and connect with multidisciplinary expertise to increase reach and effectiveness.

This effort aligns with broader goals to strengthen innovation across the UN system and support solutions that help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Who Can Apply (Eligibility)

Applications are open to teams within the UN system (UN entities, agencies, funds, and programmes) that meet the following criteria:

✔ The innovation project must be led or co-led by one or more UN entities.

✔ The solution must be pilot-tested at least once in its relevant context, with evidence of positive outcomes.

✔ The solution should demonstrate readiness to scale — meaning it has potential to reach more people or influence broader systems.

✔ Projects are expected to apply data, digital technologies, or AI as enablers, although applicable approaches can span low-tech to high-tech based on context.

✔ Applicants must articulate how their solution contributes to sustainable impact, engagement with end users, and incorporation of cross-cutting themes such as human rights, gender equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Solutions that address urgent development and humanitarian challenges — including in least developed countries or fragile settings — are especially encouraged.

Program Benefits & Support

Selected teams entering the Scale Accelerator typically receive the following support:

📘 Strategy Development Workshops

Participants are guided through a structured accelerator curriculum designed to help build robust scaling strategies tailored to their innovation, including planning, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability frameworks.

🧠 Expert Mentorship & Technical Support

Teams work with multidisciplinary experts to refine their approach, enhance impact pathways, and strengthen partnerships across sectors.

🤝 Networking & Collaboration

Participants access connections to key partners, including public and private actors that can help extend their solutions and enable broader adoption.

💰 Scale Catalyst Grant Funding

A limited number of teams receive Scale Catalyst Grants, commonly around USD 60,000 (per team) — to help implement scaling strategies developed during the accelerator. Travel support, DSA, and related costs for in-person workshops are covered under UN rules.

📈 Enhanced Impact Reach

Focused strategy development and tailored support help teams position their solutions for wider adoption and deeper impact across regions and contexts.

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Call For Applications : CivicHive CivicTech Fellowship Program 2026 For Early-Stage Innovators ( Monthly Stipends

Applications are now open for the 2026 CivicHive CivicTech Fellowship Programme, an incubation initiative designed to support early-stage civic technology ideas and solutions across West Africa. The fellowship welcomes ideas at any stage and scale, from local and hyperlocal initiatives to regional platforms, and supports diverse uses of technology including radio, SMS, print, artificial intelligence, and social media.

Why This Fellowship Matters

Across West Africa, many civic challenges persist around governance, service delivery, climate resilience, and civic participation. Yet, early-stage innovators working on solutions in these areas often lack the technical support, funding, and networks needed to grow. The CivicHive CivicTech Fellowship addresses this gap by providing structured incubation, mentorship, and financial support to help civic tech ideas move from testing to early scaling. The programme is focused on strengthening civic space, accountability, and citizen participation through practical, context-driven innovation.

Thematic Focus Area

The fellowship supports civic tech solutions working within the following areas:

Artificial Intelligence for Good, focusing on responsible AI use to address social challenges, strengthen accountability, reduce bias, and promote transparent and inclusive AI governance.

Low-Cost Climate Tech Solutions, supporting affordable, tech-driven innovations for climate adaptation, agriculture, environmental management, food security, and community resilience, especially in resource-constrained settings.

Technology for Social Good in Health, Education, and Justice, targeting improved access to essential public services, rights protection, and closing service delivery gaps.

Advocacy and Social Movements, supporting tools that strengthen civic organising, collective action, and citizen-led movements, particularly in shrinking civic spaces or contexts of exclusion.

Eligibility Requirement

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered:

Be a citizen or resident of any West African country.

Apply as an individual or as part of a team working on a civic tech idea or solution.

Have tested the solution or have been in operation for between one and three years.

Ensure the solution aligns with at least one of the fellowship’s thematic areas.

Demonstrate a clear public-interest or social impact focus, particularly in accountability, participation, service delivery, or civic space strengthening.

Be available to fully participate in all fellowship activities for the duration of the programme.

Be open to mentorship, peer learning, collaboration, and iteration within a regional civic tech ecosystem.

Eligibility Requirement

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered:

• Be a citizen or resident of any West African country.
• Apply as an individual or as part of a team working on a civic tech idea or solution.
• Have tested the solution or have been in operation for between one and three years.
• Ensure the solution aligns with at least one of the fellowship’s thematic areas.
• Demonstrate a clear public-interest or social impact focus, particularly in accountability, participation, service delivery, or civic space strengthening.
• Be available to fully participate in all fellowship activities for the duration of the programme.
• Be open to mentorship, peer learning, collaboration, and iteration within a regional civic tech ecosystem.
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Small Grants Programme Supporting Forcibly Displaced Women and Children (Egypt)

Deadline: 23-Feb-2026

The Al Madad Foundation Small Grants Programme supports small and emerging charities working with forcibly displaced women and children in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt. The programme combines grants of up to £10,000 with tailored capacity-building support, including training and ongoing mentoring. Its core focus is strengthening women’s ability to provide for their families and act as agents of change in their communities.

Overview of the Programme

The Al Madad Foundation (AMF) Small Grants Programme is designed to strengthen emerging civil society organisations while supporting practical projects for forcibly displaced women and children.

Unlike traditional grant schemes, this programme combines financial support with hands-on organisational capacity building, enabling grantees to improve both project delivery and institutional sustainability.

Thematic Priority

All projects must align with the programme’s core theme:

Building women’s ability to provide for their families and act as agents of change in their communities.

Projects addressing children’s protection, education, or wellbeing should clearly demonstrate how women are empowered through the intervention.

Focus Areas for Capacity Building

The programme prioritises strengthening organisational skills and systems in:

Proposal and grant writing

Project design and development

Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL)

Administrative and governance systems

Creative and innovative problem-solving.

Grant Size and Number of Awards

Maximum grant amount: £10,000

Total grants available: 5

Grant type: Small project grants with capacity-building support

Projects should be realistic, focused, and achievable within the grant period.

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Call for Grant Proposals – Accelerating Inclusive Green Growth Through Agri-based Digital Innovation in West Africa(Up to EUR 663,000)

Deadline: 31st May 2023

Background

The ‘Accelerating inclusive green growth through agri-based digital innovation in West Africa (AGriDI)’ intervention supports innovations to address key challenges related to climate change, sustainable use, and management of biodiversity as well as responsible production and consumption among farming communities in West Africa. It is funded through the ACP Innovation Fund of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS),0000 financed by the European Union (EU), and implemented by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), under its Regional Coordination Unit of the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF), in partnership with the University of Abomey Calavi, (Benin), and Agropolis Foundation (France) and Gearbox Pan African Network (Kenya).

AGriDI aims at strengthening innovation systems and fostering adoption of agri-based digital technologies in West Africa. Digital technologies offer potential to make it easier and more efficient for farmers and small business owners, especially women and youth, to produce (thanks to access of information and technologies) and market their goods and services, leading to greater profits. AGriDI will increase identification, adaptation, and use of agri-based digital technologies by farmers, SMEs especially women and youth to enhance agricultural production and marketing though strengthened linkages between research communities, industry, and policy actors, and improved policy environment.

AGriDI will contribute to the implementation of ECOWAS and national policies and strategies related to Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) and ICT, as well as the African Union’s Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA) 2024. Outputs support the roll–out of the Africa Continental Free Trade area.

Desired outcomes

AGriDI has three main objectives to achieve:

(i) Increased uptake of agri-based digital technologies by farmers and SMEs, especially women and youth in West Africa

(ii) Strengthened linkages between research communities, industry, and policy actors in digital innovations in the region

(iii) A strengthened policy environment for scaling agri-business digital innovations in the region.

Nature of grants

As in the first call for proposals (launch: 21 April 2021, close: 30 June 2021), the second call for proposals of AGriDI will provide competitive grants to enhance the capacities of key stakeholders in diverse areas of digital technologies and agro-ecological systems, and strengthen synergies with the private sector, civil society, and other community-based organisations. The grants support the development of tangible digital solutions that address real challenges for farmers and agribusinesses, especially among women and youth, thereby increasing opportunities for jobs and income in the region.

Target groups

The target groups for this call are:

i) scientists and researchers in universities and research institutes

ii) agri-business owners and proprietors of legally incorporated small and medium enterprises

iii) innovators in tech hubs, innovation labs, and university technology transfer offices

iv) policy makers in national government ministries, departments, and agencies responsible for creating enabling policy environment to promote digital innovations, including those responsible for rural development, gender and social inclusion

v) farmers in legally registered groups and cooperatives based in the eligible countries.

The call encourages participation of women and youth, organizations and individuals (scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, policy actors, among others) from organisations in other parts of Africa and globally may also participate in the call. However, they can ONLY participate as ‘collaborators’ in a project. A collaborator brings a specific skill or expertise to implement specific activities in a project. Collaborators should be described in the proposal, and their role and contribution to the project should be clearly articulated.

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Investing in Innovation (i3) – 2023: For E-Health Start-ups $50,000 Grant)

DEADLINE: June 26, 2023

We are driving scale in data-driven innovation for health product distribution in Africa.

What is the program about?

Investing in Innovation Africa (i3) is a pan-African initiative for start-ups building the future of healthcare supply chains. Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and sponsored by AmerisourceBergen, Merck Sharpe & Dohme (MSD), Microsoft and Chemonics, i3 is supporting the commercialization of 60 promising early- and growth-stage companies. The program connects African-led supply chain innovators to donors, industry, and government partners, to power start-ups’ growth and impact.

Pillars of the program

Access to Markets: I3’s matchmaking program and flagship event connect innovators to leading local and international industry players, financial institutions, donors, and governments to establish partnerships and pilot projects that fuel impact and scale.

Risk-Tolerant Funding: I3 provides systematic grants of $50,000 to all participating startups. This flexible funding is provided to address key business model needs and advance the startups’ charitable impacts.

Investment Readiness Support: i3 provides participating startups with tailored investment readiness support, delivered by leading innovation experts at CCHub, Startupbootcamp AfriTech, Villgro Africa and IMPACT Lab. 

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The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives offering up to $100,000 Canadian Dollars (Côte d’Ivoire)

Deadline: 21-May-23

The Embassy of Canada in Côte d’Ivoire is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).

The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. The program is directed at projects conceived and designed predominantly by local partners. Projects are selected and approved by the relevant Canadian embassy or high commission. The CFLI also serves to support positive bilateral relations between Canada and recipient countries and their civil societies, by deepening contacts and supporting local endeavours.

Thematic Priorities

All projects must align with at least 1 of the following CFLI thematic priorities:Peace and security, with a focus on conflict prevention and building peace, including disinformation and the role that women can play as agents of reconciliation, living together and peace.Inclusive governance, including women, girls, youth and marginalized groups, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.Environment and climate action, focusing on adaptation for growth that works for everyone

Funding Information

The average CFLI contribution is $20,000 to $49,000 Canadian Dollars (CAD$100,000 is the maximum allocation amount for a project eligible under CFLI).

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible recipients include:Local non-governmental, community and not-for-profit organizations,Local academic institutions working on local projects,International non-governmental organizations working on local development activities,Intergovernmental, multilateral and regional institutions, organizations and agencies working on local development activities,Municipal, regional or national government institutions or agencies of the recipient country working on local projects, andCanadian non-governmental and not-for-profit organizations that are working on local development activities.The majority of CFLI funding is to be directed toward local civil society organizations (including non-governmental organizations) and other institutions working at the local level. Other entities, such as international, intergovernmental, multilateral and regional organizations may be eligible for funding, provided they are working with local partners and on local projects that are consistent with the objectives of the CFLI. Similarly, municipal, regional and national government institutions may receive funding, provided that their projects are essentially local in nature. The CFLI is always looking to fund innovative projects that deliver measurable results.

A GBA will require applicants to:consider how women, girls, men, and boys are affected differently by the problem their project is aiming to address, ensuring, at the same time, that the project does not cause harmconsult women and/or girls in the development of their project proposalensure that the views of those women and/or girls inform the project’s designNote that consultations can include, but are not limited to, speaking to women and girls from the local community, women and other individuals who work for civil society organizations that have worked in the local community and female and male decision and change makers who have knowledge of the local community.

Ineligible

The following costs are not eligible for CFLI funding:nuclear technologies and facilities,assistance to military or paramilitary organizations,gifts,luxury goods,direct fiscal support to a government,seed funding and/or microfinance,core funding or recurrent costs of an organizationexpenses incurred prior to the signing of the contribution agreement, or after it expires

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Justice Entrepreneurship Programme 2023 – Kenya

Deadline: 31-May-23

Are you a Kenyan entrepreneur with a developed prototype or a startup with little traction and would like to grow your users and customers? The Call of Applications for the Justice Entrepreneurship School is now open!.

Hill Innovation Hub – East Africa is a social enterprise dedicated to finding and supporting the most promising justice entrepreneurs in East Africa. We seek startups that solve people’s justice problems and aspire for them to have access to justice at work, at home, in their neighbourhoods, and in business.

The Justice Entrepreneurship School is HiiL’s flagship incubation programme that supports early-stage entrepreneurs that are preventing or resolving pressing justice needs in their communities. The programme is catered to startups in the incubation stage, where there is a Minimal Viable Product or Service, but no traction and runs for a period of 6 weeks. Focused on delivering high-quality action learning, the programme focuses on business modelling, storytelling, pitching and justice design thinking. This year the programme is focused in supporting innovative early stage startups in Kenya.

During the incubation programme, the startups will work on getting their product into the hands of users as fast as possible, aggressively and consistently obtain their feedback, and refine the MVP accordingly. This includes getting enough users and running tests on them.

Funding Information

Grant Amount: €1000

Benefits

The Justice Entrepreneurship School offers a six-week-long programme that provides justice startups with:A one-week residential boot camp delivered by industry specialists: business growth, team & leadership, design thinking, and much more.Coaching sessions and mentorship on topics of your choice.Access to HiiL’s regional network of justice leaders, legal tech organisations, and top-level researchers.Certification and a learning platform for self-service.A chance to win up to €1000 at the end of the programme during the Justice Innovation Circle demo day.

Eligibility Criteria

The programme is suitable for Startups that:Have a solution that meets the needs of those with unmet justice needs who struggle to access effective, easy-to-understand, affordable, and accessible means to prevent or resolve their justice problems.Have a basic product or service, that is, an existing prototype or minimal viable problem.Have no traction, that is, the product is still not in the hand of users, or it’s only in hands of a small number of early adopter users, where they still do not see enough evidence that this product or business can work.Led by a team of 2 or 3 committed and passionate co-founders who shares a drive for justice and impact.

They support startups that empower people with break-through innovations to create better:working conditions with their employerseparation terms with their spouseprotection against theft, fraud, and violencearrangements about noise, damages, and property access with their neighbourhousing maintenance and rent conditions with their landlordagreements on ownership, registration, and use of landcontracts, fraud protection, and compliance for their small business.

Eligibility Criteria

• The programme is suitable for Startups that:
  • Have a solution that meets the needs of those with unmet justice needs who struggle to access effective, easy-to-understand, affordable, and accessible means to prevent or resolve their justice problems.
  • Have a basic product or service, that is, an existing prototype or minimal viable problem.
  • Have no traction, that is, the product is still not in the hand of users, or it’s only in hands of a small number of early adopter users, where they still do not see enough evidence that this product or business can work.
  • Led by a team of 2 or 3 committed and passionate co-founders who shares a drive for justice and impact.
• They support startups that empower people with break-through innovations to create better:
• working conditions with their employer
• separation terms with their spouse
• protection against theft, fraud, and violence
• arrangements about noise, damages, and property access with their neighbour
• housing maintenance and rent conditions with their landlord
• agreements on ownership, registration, and use of land
• contracts, fraud protection, and compliance for their small business.
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