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BECAUSE ACCELERATOR ENTREPRENEUR ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: 26 January, 2024

LOCATION: Virtual

The Because Accelerator is an entrepreneur accelerator program designed for early- to middle-stage businesses with a manufactured, physical product. Applicants to the accelerator should be prioritizing job creation in communities impacted by poverty and be able to show potential for future impact through a clear vision.

ELIGIBILITY:

Anyone with a socially innovative product is encouraged to apply for our business accelerator. Entrepreneurs in the restaurant, entertainment, education, software, food or service industries are not eligible.

Entirely free

Completely digital platform

16 week cohort

4–6/hr weekly commitment

Post-cohort support

The startup accelerator program is uniquely focused on increasing your revenue growth trajectory during the cohort and creating a plan for sustained growth beyond. The trainings cover the following concepts:

Entrepreneurial mindset

Developing a marketing and sales plan

Revenue ops and pricing strategy

E-commerce

Customer service and retention

Upon completion, entrepreneurs will have a written business plan, a polished pitch ready to share with potential investors, progress towards or completion of a next level goal and an opportunity to participate in an annual pitch competition.

BENEFIT:

TRAINING

A 16-week, online curriculum covers topics common to startups and illustrated by Because International’s experience with our own social enterprise startup, The Shoe That Grows.

COACHING

After the first four weeks, select entrepreneurs will be matched with an experienced coach who will mentor them during the program and beyond.

NETWORKING

Entrepreneurs network with members of their cohort, alumni of the Because Accelerator and the Because Advisor Network—a group of subject matter experts with connections worldwide.

FUNDING

At the end of the cohort, select entrepreneurs will compete in a pitch event for a cash prize. As a result of this competition, we’ve linked entrepreneurs to over $100k in funding.

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AFRICAN MASTERS OF MACHINE INTELLIGENCE (AMMI) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: 31 October, 2023

LOCATION: Rwanda

The African Masters of Machine Intelligence (AMMI) will prepare well rounded Machine Intelligence (MI) researchers by focusing on basic research in MI as well as the development of a vast array of applications that respond to both present and future needs of Africa and the world. AMMI graduates will go on to create and/or join the best industrial and public R&D labs in Africa and beyond therefore strengthening the African MI community and scientific community at large, achieving crucial breakthroughs for the global good.

ELIGIBILITY:

The minimum admission requirements are:

A bachelor’s degree in mathematics, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or a recognized equivalent from an accredited institution;

A satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum average of B (or 80%) or better is required;

Interest and/or background in artificial intelligence, machine learning etc. demonstrated in courses taken and projects undertaken;

Consent to mentor an undergraduate student at your previous institution while enrolled at AMMI; Consent to mentor an AMMI student after graduation;

Strong interest in solving national or continental problems using science and technology.

For more detailed information on acceptance documents, please contact the AMMI Admissions Office

Note: Your Original degrees, diplomas, academic certificates and transcripts should be in your possession upon arrival on Campus.

BENEFIT:

All students admitted for the AMMI program are automatically granted a full scholarship.

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