Green Energy 2020 Startup Incubator for African Women Entrepreneurs

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has launched a new initiative “Enterprise Development for Women-Owned Ventures in Green Energy” and is pleased to announce the call for applications for a Startup Incubator in Malawi and Nigeria.

The Startup Incubator is for individuals or teams from Malawi and Nigeria who have an idea for renewable and green energy business solutions to one of the key social and environmental challenges. The Startup Incubator programme is aimed at helping women turn their renewable and green energy enterprise idea into a product or service that customers want to buy. The winning individuals or teams will receive training and support on turning their ideas into reality. 

• About Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF)
• AWIEF Green Energy Startup Incubator for African Women Entrepreneurs
• Aim and Benefits of AWIEF Green Energy Startup Incubator for African Women Entrepreneurs
• Requirements for AWIEF Green Energy Startup Incubator for African Women Entrepreneurs Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF)

AWIEF is a pan-African women economic empowerment organisation which nurtures and actively promotes women innovation and entrepreneurship through its development programmes, accelerators, and networking events, including the annual AWIEF conference, exhibition and awards. AWIEF’s mission is to foster the economic inclusion, advancement and empowerment of women in Africa through entrepreneurship support and development.... read more

AWIEF Green Energy Startup Incubator for African Women Entrepreneurs

• Type Entrepreneurs
• OrganisationAfrica Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF)
• Country to study Malawi, Nigeria
• School to study -
• Course to study Not specified
• State of Origin
• Gender Women
• Application Deadline August 15, 2020

Aim and Benefits of AWIEF Green Energy Startup Incubator for African Women Entrepreneurs

Startup Incubator offers the participants:

1. Incubator Modules including Pitch Training
2. Mentorship support
3. Expert Guidance and Tailored Support to make your business idea a reality
4. Networking and Peer Learning opportunity with like-minded entrepreneurs
5. The best pitches will receive an opportunity to pitch their business idea at the AWIEF Annual Conference (Dec 2-3, 2020; physical + virtual) in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Requirements for AWIEF Green Energy Startup Incubator for African Women Entrepreneurs Qualification

1. Women over 18 years of age resident in Malawi or Nigeria, and fluent in English
2. Business Venture Sector Focus in Renewable & Green Energy Sector including: Solar, wind, water (hydro), biomass, biogas, biofuel, and other green energy solutions including concepts for sustainable energy-technologies for cooking
3. Business venture to be incorporated and operated in Malawi or Nigeria
4. Program participants committed to working 20+ hours a week on their venture during September and October, 2020
5. Applicants can apply as individuals or a team with a maximum of 3 members.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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