WOMENPRENEUR PITCH-A-THON GHANA

Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton

Launched in 2019, the Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton program is the first women-in-business support initiative of its kind in the industry offered by Access Bank’s W Initiative. The program was designed to provide female-owned businesses across Africa an opportunity to access finance, world-class business training as well and mentoring opportunities aimed at growing their businesses. The five(5) monthly competition is in partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and Agriculture and Finance Consultants (AFC).

Since its inception in Ghana, over 100 women entrepreneurs have received over 1.2 million cedis as grants, insurance, and mini-MBA with IFC. This year is no exception, more women in business stand the chance of winning a share of the GHS 300,000.00 cash prize and free business advisory services. The five (5) months competition will partner with Agriculture and Finance Consultants (AFC) and The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Stage 1:

Fill out the online application. 

Fill out your personal and business details correctly.

Fill out a brief description of your business and attach business registration documents.

Upload your one-minute pitch video (Tell us about your business in 60 seconds. Create a 60-second video with clear audio about your business using a video camera or a phone. The video should not be more than 150 MB).

Complete your registration.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for in-person visits to their businesses.

Stage 2:

The top 50 applicants shortlisted will undergo the Business Management Bootcamp (BMB) by GIZ/AFC.

Stage 3:

After the training, all 50 finalists will pitch before a jury.

ELIGIBILITYCRITERIA

Women between the ages of 18 and 45, who:

a.    Are residents in Ghana.

b.    Own and manage an Agribusiness or Agro-allied business.

c.    Own at least 50% shares in the business.

d.    Business must be registered and in active operations for (1) year and above.

Training

The final 50 applicants will attend the boot camp developed in partnership with AFC and GIZ for five weeks.

The boot camp will involve virtual, practical, and coaching training methods.

Graduating enterprises/Women will compete and pitch their business by infusing learnings from the trainings.

Business Management Bootcamp will involve a 1 week in-person training and a 4-week virtual training

Rewards

1st prize- GHS100,000

2nd prize- GHS100,000

3rd Prize - GHS100,000

4th prize – GHS10,000

5th prize - GHS10,000

6th prize - GHS10,000

MD’s Special Award – GHS20,000

 

Non-Financial Reward

1. Website design

2. Publicity

All applications must be submitted on or before  29th October 2023.

Click here to apply now!