Applications are open for YouLead Africa Seed-Funding for Young Entrepreneurs in East, West & Southern Africa. They are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for young entrepreneurs aged 18-35 in East, West and Southern Africa to apply for start-up and scale-up seed-funding of 2000$, designed to empower and support innovative youth-driven businesses. In the spirit of integrating Africa’s youth in the AfCFTA implementation process, they will be supporting one entrepreneur per region.
Stay tuned for the upcoming call for Central and North Africa.
Eligibility Criteria for Seed-Funding for Young Entrepreneurs
They welcome applications from youth entrepreneurs who:
- Are nationals and residing in East, West and Southern Africa
- Are aged 18-35
- Have an operational or scalable business idea
- Are you passionate about making a positive impact in their communities
- Are eager to network, learn, and grow with other entrepreneurs.
Benefits
Selected entrepreneurs will benefit from:
- Access to expert mentorship and coaching
- Seeding funding of $2000
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders
How to Apply for Seed-Funding for Young Entrepreneurs
Please submit your expression of interest and fill in the application form HERE. Kindly note that the entrepreneurs will be selected by a panel. Please make sure the following information are ready:
- Business registration, where applicable
- 1 min video pitch
- 1 page business description
- Business website or social media
Application Deadline: 20th February 2025
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