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AFREXIMBANK FLAGSHIP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

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LOCATION: Egypt

The Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program is a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower African entrepreneurs who are developing innovative solutions to drive intra-African trade. We’re looking for visionary founders with scalable technologies that address critical challenges in cross-border payments, trade finance, and digital commerce platforms.

ELIGIBILITY:

They welcome applications from:

Early to Series A stage startups with a minimum viable product (MVP) and proven business model

Innovative startups generating revenue from paying customers, confirming the viability of its initial business model.

African entrepreneurs across the continent and in the diaspora

Tech-enabled businesses with potential for regional or continental scale tackling challenges in cross-border trade

Ready to take your startup to the next level? Register now to join the Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program. Our selection team will review your submission and contact you for additional information or next steps.

Focus Areas: They welcome innovative trade-enabling solutions across all sectors. While we are sector-agnostic, we are particularly interested in solutions that address key challenges in intra-African trade:

Trade Enablement: Any technology that reduces barriers to cross-border trade or facilitates regional market access.

Financial Solutions: Innovations that address funding gaps, payment challenges, or financial inclusion for traders and businesses.

Market Access: Platforms and technologies that connect buyers and sellers across African borders.

Supply Chain Innovation: Solutions that improve logistics, inventory management, or distribution networks for cross-border trade.

Deadline is not Specified, (Applications are open now; apply early to ensure consideration.)

BENEFIT:

Financial Support: Access to investment up to $250,000 to scale your business across African markets.

Financial Solutions: Innovations that address funding gaps, payment challenges, or financial inclusion for traders and businesses.

Strategic Partnerships: Connect with potential clients, partners, and investors through Afreximbank’s extensive network across Africa.

Market Access: Leverage Afreximbank’s position to access new markets and scale your business across the continent.

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UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO WOMEN IN GLOBAL HEALTH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: June 13, 2025

LOCATION: Canada

This year-long fellowship is designed to advance the leadership skills of talented African women who are passionate about gender equity in global health systems.

Throughout the program, participants can expect to gain knowledge and skills in the following competencies:

Gender Equity and Intersectional Analysis: The ability to apply an intersectional and/or gender equity lens to health systems and/or health systems research.

Global Health Policy and Advocacy: The ability to work around policy development, communication, cohesion, and advocacy to address the political environment and organizational culture of health institutions.

Leadership: The ability to create a vision which empowers others, fosters collaboration, lead, guide decision-making and support diverse team members, to recognize and challenge gender inequity within their organization.

Mentorship: The ability to develop and realize their leadership potential, their skillset, recognize opportunities for change, and optimize institutional resources to promote gender equity through their work.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Women in Global Health Leadership Fellowship is aimed at persons who:

Identify as a woman

Are early career-mid career (5 – 15 years of experience in local, regional or global health work)

Have post-grad education in Public Health, Health Sciences, Health Policy and/or related fields (MA or PhD)

Work in a role that focuses on public health policy, practice, teaching and/or research

Demonstrate leadership qualities through schooling, work or community service

Reside and work in Kenya or South Africa

Are an African national

Possess fluency in English

Are able to attend a one-week (5-7 Days) in person training

Have support of their employer to be part of the program

BENEFIT:

Aside from a curriculum in global health policy, gender equity and leadership, this hybrid fellowship journey includes:

Training and workshops delivered by experts

Personalized mentorship

Guidance in the design of a leadership project

Fully funded one week in-person training (including transportation, accommodation, and meals)

Financial stipend

All participants will be expected to attend the one-week in-person training. Transportation, accommodations and meals will be provided.

Financial Support: This fellowship will provide participants with a living and family support stipend to cover lost wages, child or elder care, or other expenses to support their full participation in the program.

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