Green Energy 2020 Startup Incubator for African Women Entrepreneurs

Published: 21 Jul 2020

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. 

AWIEF Green Energy Startup Incubator for African Women Entrepreneurs

Application Deadline	August 15, 2020
Country to study	Malawi, Nigeria
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF)
Gender	Women

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

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

August 15, 2020

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) on docs.google.com to apply