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JACARANDA FM PERFECT PITCH FOR AFRICAN FEMALE BUSINESS OWNERS

Application Deadline: August 31, 2024

LOCATION: South Africa

Unleash your entrepreneurial potential—join Her Perfect Pitch 2024 today! Are you a businesswoman with the drive to succeed but in need of extra support?

Jacaranda FM is once again shining the spotlight on female entrepreneurs with Her Perfect Pitch 2024 . This incredible competition is set to transform one lucky businesswoman’s life, offering over R2 million in business assistance.

ELIGIBILITY:

To participate in the competition, the participant must:

Hold a South African identity document or a valid visa if you are a foreigner.

Live in the Republic of South Africa.

Be a woman in business with a minimum of 50% ownership.

Be 18 years of age or older.

Have a business registered in South Africa.

Have a business that is at least a year old.

Provide correct and full personal contact details.

BENEFIT:

The grand prize winner will receive:

R500 000 worth of advertising on Jacaranda FM

Conceptualization, production, and creation of a radio advertisement, plus digital amplification

A Six-week mentorship that covers:

Tailor-made business model

Research consultation

Branding consultation

Digital and PR consultation

Top 10 Perks: Each of the top 10 finalists will also receive R100 000 worth of airtime on Jacaranda FM!

APPLY

NIGERIA CLIMATE INNOVATION: GAIN/AGRI-BUSINESS INNOVATION CHALLENGE

Application Deadline: 26th, July 2024

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Challenge aims to identify, develop, and scale innovative solutions to food safety challenges and a healthier food supply chain that can meet the needs of a growing population while also addressing the urgent challenges posed by climate change in Nigeria. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Women and Youths aged 18-35 years (Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply)

Applicants must have agri-business innovations that can address and solve the Food Supply Chain challenges in Nigeria.

Shortlisted candidates should be willing to commit to all programme deliverables.

Finalists should be willing to test and replicate their solutions in the following states of Nigeria; Benue, Kaduna, Nasarawa and Ibadan

All Applicants must have businesses registered with  the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)

Previous beneficiaries are ineligible to apply

BENEFIT:

Shortlisted early-stage startups with a Minimum Viable Product  should expect to go through the following process from the programme; 

Pitch Readiness bootcamp

Technical Assistance Programme

Deal Day

Demo Day

Mentorship Community

₦ 20,000,000 EQUITY-FREE GRANT

APPLY