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ACCESS BANK WOMENPRENEUR PITCH-A-TON PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: August 9th, 2024

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton program is the first women-in-business support initiative of its kind in the industry offered by Access Bank’s W Initiative. This year hosts the 6th season of the Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton in Nigeria and seeks to provide mini-MBA certification to another 120 women entrepreneurs as well as grants worth over N17.5 million Naira.

ELIGIBILITY:

1st Stage

Applicants must have an Access Bank account number (Individual or Business account)

Applicant must be a woman in Business with a minimum of 50% ownership

Applicant must be between the ages 18 to 55

Applicant’s Business must have been operating for over 1yr

Applicant must complete and submit the application form

2nd Stage

Applicant must submit a one-minute video pitch about the Business

Applicant must have a Business account with Access Bank

Applicant’s Business must be registered

Applicant must be available to undergo the Mini-MBA program physically in Lagos

BENEFIT:

They will provide mini-MBA certification to another 120 women entrepreneurs as well as grants worth over N17.5 million Naira.

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PRIMA WOMAN GREENING FOOD SYSTEMS AWARD

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Application Deadline: June 7th (17.00 CET)

LOCATION: Spain

The aim of the new Award launched by PRIMA is to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of women in promoting sustainable and resilient food systems. Its goal is to spotlight the accomplishments of women who have played a pivotal role in advancing positive change within the food and agriculture sector in the Mediterranean Region.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must:

demonstrate innovative solutions for greening food systems, emphasizing practices led by women in the Mediterranean region, focusing on environmental sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and resource efficiency in agriculture, food production, and waste reduction.

They should provide evidence of impactful implementation, showcasing measurable improvements in sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity within the food and agriculture sector, such as reductions in carbon emissions, improvements in soil health, increased biodiversity, and enhanced food security and nutrition outcomes.

Applicants must demonstrate women’s empowerment for green food systems, including active engagement of local communities and stakeholders in decision-making processes, equitable access to resources, capacity-building opportunities, and promotion of leadership roles for women and marginalized groups.

BENEFIT:

10.000€ (cash prize) for 2 winners, each.

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