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AFRICA BUSINESS CONCEPT CHALLENGE

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Application Deadline: 5 March, 2024 (11:59PM EST/next day — 5:59AM CET and WAT / 6:59AM SAST/ 7:59 AM EAT)

LOCATION: USA

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.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Africa Business Concept Challenge is 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.

BENEFIT:

$5,000 Prize for the first place winner

Societal Impact: The Challenge offers a chance to make an impact on 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

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SAIS FEMALE FOUNDER AWARD

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Application Deadline:  February 29, 2024

LOCATION: France

 They are calling for exceptional female leaders in Africa with an innovative AgTech,  FoodTech or ClimateTech business to apply for the SAIS Female Founder Award  2024! 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.

ELIGIBILITY:

You are an African female who (co)founded and runs a start-up / growth stage business.

You should have technical experience in your area of operation.

You promote female visionary leadership, support other female leaders and contribute to women’s economic empowerment.

You are fostering a culture that values diversity.

Your work has a positive impact on solving an important problem in the industry.

You contribute to start-up ecosystem development.

Your start-up has a team of at least three people (including yourself as a founder) who work full time for the start-up.

Your product/service is digital or has a strong digital component.

Your product is offering an impactful solution in the AgTech, FoodTech or ClimateTech sectors in Africa.

Your business is registered and operates on the African continent.

Your business has an official certificate of registration.

Your company has been registered at least 2 years before submitting the application.

Your start-up Must have clear evidence of traction (customer base, revenue).

You have a unique value proposition in the market(s) where you operate.

Your start-up should have an understandable and convincing business model (clear problem statement and defined customer segment).

BENEFIT:

The award recognizes African female founders with unique businesses that have a strong digital component and embrace social impact. We honor, support and celebrate your ambition by offering unique opportunities for visibility and further development of your business.

The award ceremony for the SAIS Female Founder Award 2024 takes place at VivaTech in Paris on 22- 25 May 2024 in the form of a pitching competition. The three selected winners will be travelling to Paris to attend the event in person. Our prestigious jury will announce the winners’ rankings during an on-stage ceremony.

The three winners will win in-kind support worth up to 30,000€ for the first place, up to 15,000€ for the second place, and up to 7,000€ for the third place.

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