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HIIL JUSTICE ACCELERATION PROGRAM (UP TO €10,000 NON-EQUITY FUNDING)

Application Deadline: April 4, 2024

LOCATION: The Netherlands

Do you want to participate in the Justice Accelerator Programme Applications for the Acceleration programme 2024 are open until April 4, 2024. This year our accelerator is focused on the most pressing challenges according to our Justice Needs and Satisfaction surveys in focus countries. We are looking for startups who have innovative solutions to prevent or resolve these challenges:

Nigeria: domestic violence, neighbours, land, crime, housing

Tunisia, Iraq and Palestine: employment and SMEs

Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Ethiopia: crime, mSMEs, sexual gender-based violence

ELIGIBILITY:

Startups from MENA, Kenya and Nigeria who have:

People-centred solutions that prevent or resolve justice problems (read below under “Focus for 2024)

A functioning product with some traction (number of users, revenue, etc.) indicating proof of customer demand. Startups in earlier stages are encouraged to contact their respective regional innovation hubs to find out about our ideation and incubation programmes.

A strong team of founder(s).

A revenue model

Ambition to scale beyond the immediate target market

BENEFIT:

HiiL’s Justice Accelerator offers you a 4-month long programme that provides you with:

€10,000 non-equity funding.

Workshops delivered by industry specialists on a variety of topics from impact measurement to marketingcommercial strategy and financial modeling

A dedicated coach and a network of expert mentors

Access to a HiiL’s global network of justice stakeholders and practitioners, as well as top-notch research and development

International exposure and potential investment opportunities.

Chance to win up to €20.000 at Demo Day 

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YE! YOUTH ECOPRENEUR PROGRAMME

Application Deadline: March 22nd 2024, midnight CET

LOCATION: Switzerland

The YECO 2024 program is designed for young ecopreneurs looking to elevate their initiatives to new heights. Ideal candidates are innovators with a clear understanding of the environmental challenges they address, offering scalable solutions ready for acceleration. This program serves as a launchpad for those ready to make a substantial impact in environmental innovation. The YECO 2024 welcomes young entrepreneurs to submit their green business initiatives . Applicants have until March 22nd to present their proposals that reflect innovation, sustainability, and potential for impact.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicant

Must be under the age of 35 (by 22 March 2024)

Must be a member of the Ye! Community (Register here)

Must be Founder, Co-Founder or CEO

The Business

Must be majority run by a young person

Must be legally registered

The bootcamp is open globally, the accelerator is reserved for eligible countries – see the list here

Must promote land restoration, sustainability, circularity, and/or the green economy

BENEFIT:

Capacity-building for scaling your venture

Seed Funding ($100,000 USD for the land-restoration cohort, equity free)

Access to a Global Network & Exposure

Mentorship & Coaching

Legal and IP Guidance

Preferential access to Pro-Bono Legal Services from Sidley Austin

Preferential access to the Google StartUp for Sustainable Development Programme

All-Expenses-Paid Trip to International Conference for Award Finalists

Win the Youth Ecopreneur Award and get 10,000k USD prize money (1 Award per category)

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