Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award 2024

 Are you a woman entrepreneur driving change in Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa or the Middle East? Apply for the chance to join the Accelerator Programme, and gain valuable exposure, resources, and opportunities for your business to thrive!

The award seeks to support women entrepreneurs driving impactful solutions in the Global South region, specifically Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. To qualify, applicants must center their solutions around health, nutrition, and their intersection with climate-related challenges. Additionally, the solutions should emphasize social or community impact. Award of 25,000 Euros. 

 Apply by 3/27/2024

Click on the link below to Apply

Bayer Foundation :Women Empowerment.

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APPLICATION FOR 2024 ONE YOUNG WORLD SUMMIT IN MONTREAL.

 Are you a young leader working to tackle harmful consumption of alcohol? 

Apply now for the @PernodRicard Scholarship for your chance to attend the One Young World Summit in Montréal September 2024 

They’re particularly interested in leaders who are: 

Leading prevention and education initiatives that aim to reduce excessive alcohol consumption.

Involved in projects that tackle the harmful impacts of excessive alcohol consumption.

Projects that encourage the bringing together of communities.

Find out more and apply now:  https:

https://bit.ly/3OAkYVq

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SAVVY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Savvy Fellowship Program for Young Professionals

Deadline: Ongoing

Applications are now open for the Savvy Fellowship program for passionate and brilliant young professionals seeking to be part of the new generation of impact entrepreneurs.

The (Savvy) programme equips (entrepreneurs) with the knowledge, skills, tools, resources, support network, and community to build sustainable, innovative, and profitable impact-driven businesses, as a way to reduce global unemployment that has been broadened by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Why you should be a Savvy Fellow?

Practical Learning

For 12 weeks, you’ll learn how to start, build, and scale an impact venture. Using visual presentations, they’ll help you answer all the relevant questions you need to kickstart that amazing impact venture, gain early traction, achieve product-market fit, and scale into newer markets. Savvy is for every impact entrepreneur no matter what stage your venture is.

Simultaneous Mentorship

While learning, you’re offered mentorship as well, which is a great way to have a better understanding of your industry. Mentorship comes in two ways: peer-to-peer and expert. Since all Savvy Fellows don’t have the same level of experience, more experienced and knowledgeable Fellows help guide others. A select few Fellows get expert mentorship from industry experts.

Life-long Community

“Once a Savvy Fellow, always a Savvy Fellow.” Savvy isn’t just a 12-weeks learning, assessment, and mentorship program, it’s a lifelong entrepreneurial learning process. Post Fellowship, you can constantly access your Savvy Fellowship account and have access to the your Savvy Fellowship account and have access to the weekly updated resources, in the form of entrepreneurial tips, nuggets, and opportunities.

Savvy is 12 Weeks of E-Learning

Week 1: Your Customer

Week 2: Your Product or Service

Week 3: Your Competitors

Week 4: Your Market

Week 5: Your Revenue Model

Week 6: Your Customer Acquisition, Activation & Retention Strategy

Week 7: Your Operations

Week 8: Your Business Structure

Week 9: Your Go-to-Market Strategy

Week 10: Your Team

Week 11: Your Fundraising Strategy

Week 12: Your Partners.

Click on the link below to Apply

https://savvyfellows.com/

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The Yunus & Youth Global Fellowship Program 2024 for early-stage young social entrepreneurs

The Yunus & Youth Global Fellowship Program 2024 for early-stage young social entrepreneurs

Applications are currently available for the 2024 Yunus & Youth Global Fellowship Program. The Yunus & Youth Global Fellowship for Social Entrepreneurs is a 6-month online program that helps young people create and grow innovative social businesses that support the 17 UN SDGs.

Sponsored

Social Business Founders or Co-Founders: Dedicated and committed to building a business that tackles a social or environmental issuel aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Youth: Between the ages of 18 and 30, with exceptions for outstanding applicants outside that range.

Early-stage: More than an idea. Initiatives that have at least been prototyped and tested.

Innovative: Solutions that integrate new mindsets or technologies in their products or services, processes, or context.

Interested and Available: Interest in contributing to the growth and development of the Y&Y Community by dedicating at least 5 hours per week to the Y&Y Fellowship.

Committed to Equity and Diversity: Identify as or target problems faced by a minority group based on their region’s composition (ethnic/racial minorities, gender minorities, LGBTQIA+, refugees and displaced people, low-income, or people with a disability).

Yunus & Youth Global Fellowship Program 2024 Benefits

Free online training for young social entrepreneurs

Highly customized learning experience supported by live lessons

Sponsored

Mentors in positions of leadership in Fortune 500 companies

A global community of social business leaders

Sponsored

Global networks and international exposure

Final pitch

The Y&Y Fellowship Training Modules

Introduction to the Y&Y Community

Entrepreneurial skills

Storytelling

Market strategy

Delivering your solution

Measuring impact

Completing the business model

Pitching and networking

Funding your social business

Building the organization

Brand and communications

Managing growth

Application Deadline: MARCH 7TH, 2024

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Yunus and youth global fellowship Yunus & Youth Global Fellowship Program

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BAYER FOUNDATION: WOMEN EMPIWERMENT.

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Call For Applications: Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award 2024

Are you a woman entrepreneur driving change in Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, or the Middle East?

 Apply for the chance to join the Accelerator Programme, and gain valuable exposure, resources, and opportunities for your business to thrive!

Shaping the world through social innovation

The Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award (WEA), powered by Impact Hub Network, is a vibrant celebration of women entrepreneurs leading innovative change.

This award goes beyond mere recognition; it is a dedication to support women pioneering in health, nutrition, and related climate-smart solutions. We’re seeking 15 exceptional winners (5 per region) to join the 6-month Accelerator Programme. Together, we are actively shaping an inclusive and equitable future for all.

Scale your impact business.

Benefits

As one of the fifteen award winners, you’ll receive:

6-Month Accelerator Program:

Mentorship, expert network access, and unwavering entrepreneurial support.

Sponsored Trip to Berlin:

Enjoy a sponsored trip to the award ceremony in early June 2024.

€25,000 Cash Support:

Fuel your business growth and amplify your impact.

Visibility and Recognition:

Media presence to share your story with the world.

Join the Alumni Network:

 Join 320k impact Makers accelerating inclusive and sustainable innovation at scale.

Your journey starts here

Launch Your Dreams: 7th Feb -27th March

Applications open to all visionary women entrepreneurs

( Check here for criteria ).

Pitch Your Vision: April

30 Selected finalists will be coached to pitch their ideas to a jury.

Spotlight in Berlin: 4th – 6th June

The 15 winners will attend the Award Ceremony in Berlin and join Bayer Foundation’s Social Innovation Days.

Accelerate your Impact: June – December

Kick-start your impact journey with the 6-month Acceleration Program.

Apply now, if you are A Woman Entrepreneur

In today’s world, women continue to encounter significant challenges that hinder their success. The Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award aims to enhance their capacity to generate social impact through groundbreaking innovation. We are seeking women-led enterprises that contribute to driving social change and improving their communities.

Driving Social Impact

Our emphasis is on empowering women-led enterprises engaged in developing health, nutrition, and related climate-smart solutions that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2 (Zero Hunger) and 3 (Good Health & Wellbeing). We are looking for entrepreneurs who aspire to reduce inequalities with innovative solutions to uplift one another.

From these regions

While women face challenges worldwide, our focus is on entrepreneurs from Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. This is an opportunity for entrepreneurs from these regions to take center stage and accelerate their innovations toward the future.

In the past 3 editions, we proudly backed women-led businesses that not only flourished but soared, achieving remarkable revenue milestones of $1.5 million. Are you next?

Deadline: March 27, 2024

Click on the link below👇 to Apply

https://bayerfoundation-wea.com/

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GLOBAL YOUTH DIALOGUE

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), UNFPA and MGCY would like to invite you to apply to attend the ICPD30 Global Youth Dialogue in Cotonou, Benin, on April 4-5. 

Funding is available for several young people globally to participate. 

The Global Youth Dialogue is designed to celebrate young people as partners in development, custodians of the ICPD PoA, and change-makers. 

If you're aged between 14 and 35 and actively involved in community or civic initiatives focusing on SRHR, Gender/GBV, Migration, Youth Peace and Security, Climate Action, Economic empowerment, and innovation, we want to hear from you. We are actively looking for participants from diverse cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, socio-economic statuses, and educational levels.

APPLICATION LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsEwT3EwMhuyN42tj_vVFwdTu2k_4K0nCA2XyVdHIM-_DKIw/viewform

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Call For Applications: Africa Business Concept Challenge 2024 ($5,000 prize)

GBSN is pleased to present the 4th annual Africa Business Concept Challenge (ABCC), a virtual business concept competition for African undergraduate and graduate students. The competition challenges student teams to develop a viable business concept that addresses a locally-relevant challenge or problem related to Agenda 2063, and inclusive and sustainable development.

The Africa Business Concept Challenge intends to assist young people from the African continent who have an entrepreneurial orientation, a desire to serve their community, and demonstrate the values outlined below. With a focus on promoting responsible business, the competition identifies high potential young people for mentorship and investment.

Benefits

There is a $5,000 prize for the first-place winner.

Societal Impact: The Challenge offers a chance to make an impact on local local community problems.

Networking: Opportunities with student teams from across the globe, as well as experienced entrepreneurs and industry professionals.

Mentoring & Industry Experts: High-caliber, experienced judges, who are experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

Structure, Feedback & Guidance: Personalized, individual feedback during the project development process from Team Advisors.

Eligibility

Open to all institutions of learning, training and development on the African continent.

Student teams must consist of two to five members, where at least two must be enrolled at an African institution at the time of the competition. Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged.

Each participating team must have a mentor to work with. Mentors will help guide teams and enrich the learning experience. The ABCC aims to build a community platform for learning–not just a competition but an opportunity for mutual support.

GBSN Membership is not required to participate. There is no charge to participate in the competition.

All projects must address:

A community challenge or need

A business solution

A viable business concept

Implementation and impact of business solution

Deadline: March 5, 2024

Click on the link below👇 to apply.

GBSN AFRICAN CHALLENGE

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International Summer University WU Summer Scholarships

WU offers scholarships for the summer program ISUWU. Undergraduate and graduate students can apply for these scholarships during the application process, if they meet the respective criteria.

The ISUWU scholarship is intended to support the participation of students from selected countries. For the ISUWU 2024, WU provides a maximum of ten scholarship positions.

The ISUWU program fee will be waived for students selected for an ISUWU scholarship. In addition, selected students will receive a travel and accommodation grant of EUR 1,000 upon their arrival in Vienna.

Application Process and Documents

You can apply for the ISUWU scholarship during the regular ISUWU application period in our online application system.

To apply for a scholarship, please upload the following documents:

Application letter: please explain why you are particularly deserving of an ISUWU scholarship, how the scholarship can contribute to your academic success and why it is important for your studies (1 page max.)

Confirmation of enrollment in business administration or related fields

Please note that you can only be selected for an ISUWU scholarship if you also fulfill the general admission criteria for the ISUWU. For general ISUWU application information, see the section Application & Admission.

Dates and Deadlines

Application period: February 15 – March 31, 2024

Nomination deadline: March 15, 2024

July session: July 1 – July 19, 2024

August session: July 22 – August 9, 2024

Application and Additional Information

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please note:

In order to receive the ISUWU scholarship, students will have to declare that they do not have sufficient financial means and will not receive financial support from other sources to cover the costs of stay during the International Summer University WU. 

The ISUWU scholarship is non-recurring, i.e. students may only participate in the ISUWU once at this special rate.

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10 DIFFERENT GRANTS AND FUNDS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS!

 The Dollar Saga 

Everyday dollar adds a few more digits, people saving in naira lose a few more digits. 

This is enough for you as a business owner to search for opportunities, and Global expansion.

This year, make your business a global one because we can't rely on national demand to sustain our businesses. Apply to international grants that resonate with your business and brand build a global network, and position your business for the international market.

 

 

🌟Level-Up for Free:

1. Call For Applications: Accelerate Africa Cohort 2( Up to $250,000 – $500,000 Invest Fund)

This program is designed to meet your needs as a founder in Africa, whether it be workshops across our 5 core areas, coaching sessions from our top advisors, or tech, legal, and finance clinics support through our clinics and office hours

Apply using the link below👇

https://f1v3ff69.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.acceler8.africa%2F/1/0100018d6f24f02f-117155d3-29b6-40d5-bf6a-db9ef2fd56da-000000/4p6A1MrLkugxLT1aa32J-2PXDcM=359

 

2. Call for Applications: SAIS Female Founder Award 2024 for Female Business Owners in Africa

The award recognizes visionaries who have achieved success in their fields, create social impact, and encourage other women to start or grow their own businesses.

Apply here👉 https://vc4a.com/giz-sais/ffa-2024/

 

3.Injini/Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program 2024

The Injini EdTech Fellowship Program, delivered in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is a 6-month, equity-free, hybrid venture support program that takes a partnership approach to business acceleration, broken down into three core focus areas which will be delivered from May through October 2024.

Apply Here👉 https://www.injini.africa/mastercardfdnedtechfellowship

 

4. SIF's Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Global Program 2024 (SGD$ 20,000 in grants!)

The Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Global is a six-month program that inspires, equips, and enables youth of different nationalities to scale up their social enterprises in Singapore and beyond.

Apply using the link below👇

https://www.sif.org.sg/our-work/good-business/yse-global

 

5. RSTMH Early Career Grants Program 2024 for Global Health Professionals & Innovators ( £5,000 grant)

The RSTMH Early Career Grants Programme provides grants every year to those early in their career, from anywhere in the world, to carry out their first piece of research into tropical medicine or global health.

Apply Here 👉 https://www.rstmh.org/grants

 

6. WFP Innovation Stability and Peace Accelerator Program 2024 for startups and Innovators (US$30,000 equity-free grant)

The WFP Innovation Accelerator and CGIAR will support selected teams through a comprehensive program designed to accelerate the development of promising solutions and prepare them for scale.

Apply Here 👉 https://innovation.wfp.org/stability-and-peace-accelerator

 

7. World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Prize 2024 for Education ($1 million Prize)

WISE is launching the next generation of the WISE Prize as one sole initiative, identifying a group of finalists to partake in this competition. 

Apply using the link below👇

https://www.wise-qatar.org/wise-works/wise-prize-for-education/

8. Call For Applications: Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards ( Up to $125,000 CAD)

Awarded annually since 2018, the Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards recognize unique approaches and achievements of individuals and organizations around the globe. The two prizes of $100,000 are awarded in these categories: research innovation and community engagement innovation.

Apply using the link below👇

https://arrellfoodinstitute.ca/awards/

 

9. TVC Labs MentorPitch7 program For Startups ( 12-weeks Expert Mentoring, Access to Fund)

Are you a startup founder looking to take your business to the next level? Look no further than our MentorPitch program, where you'll have access to a network of experienced angel investors who are eager to share their knowledge and help guide your startup's growth.

Apply Here 👉 https://tvcng.com/mentorpitch/

 

10.Goethe-Institut Nigeria Support & Connect Program 2024

For the past years, the Goethe-Institut Nigeria has supported a wide range of projects created and implemented by Nigerian artists and initiatives in various art forms: music, contemporary dance, photography, films (documentary), theatre, visual arts, literature and many more. 

Apply using the link below👇

https://www.goethe.de/ins/ng/en/kul/res/scn.html

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