R4C Ethiopia Social Entrepreneurs/Enterprise

For Your Information and Opportunity The Good Business Designing Market Success 1) Idea Competition Deadline: May 10, 2021 2) Fashion Bootcamp Deadline: May 19, 2021 [Limited space. Apply early. ] Apply via: - https://www.thegoodbusiness.com/tgb-fashion-bootcamp

CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR FUND FOR LOCAL COOPERATION (FLC) 2021-2022 The Embassy of Finland in Addis Ababa is seeking proposals for its Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) 2021-2022 to support local civil society organizations. The FLC complements bilateral development cooperation projects of Finland in Ethiopia. Deadline for submission: 31 May 2021 For more information: Click Here

AHUN! Calling for Superheros Benefit from this 4-month incubation program and seed-funding of USD 5000 from the UNDP. Are you a young entrepreneur between 15 and 29 years, and you want to focus full-time on your startup? Then use this form to apply for our program starting at the end of May. Selection information for applicants can be found at: http://xhubaddis.com/jcc/ For more information: Click Here

We are happy to announce that the Orbit Innovation Hub #CohortTwo #Incubation/ #Acceleration program is now open.You can submit your applications until 30th April 2021. Follow the link to apply https://forms.gle/J8sJJD8FFEszGgbV8

JumpStart accelerator - is a program that supports startups and small enterprises in Seed funding, Machinery, Expert support and other necessary assistance. The areas included in the current program are: Engineering startups: Focusing on Textile & Garment : Young technical companies that are designing/producing innovative equipment/tools/services, e-commerce, logistics, talent and labour management, recycling and sustainability in the textile and garment industry. Digital startups: Focusing on AgriTech: AgriTech startups that have digital solutions in the agriculture and food sector. Urban and rural agriculture, e-commerce, precision agriculture, production and food security and healthy eating. If your business is in these areas, apply by following this link: https://www.jumpstart.et/join/ Deadline: April 25th

Reach for Change Ethiopia is looking for a well qualified and experienced consultant and or a consultancy firm that has had relevant expertise on Capacity-building for women in entrepreneurship and agricultural business at a low level of business process. Women's empowerment coaching/mentoring on business processes The application deadline is March 24, 2021 If you are interested for this consultancy services and need the full Terms of Reference (ToR), Please contact us on our email: ethiopia@reachforchange.org

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This year, we at Reach for Change bring you a virtual series of inspiring and thoughtful talks on sustainability and innovation powered by Danske Bank. Join our sessions and help us unleash the power of social innovation to create a more green, equal and socially sustainable tomorrow. First up this Thursday 18th of March: Gender Equality with Katrine Marçal: HOW INCLUSION OF WOMEN IS THE MISSING KEY TO INNOVATION The Under listed Links will help you join us Link to LinkedIn-event page: https://www.linkedin.com/events/6771020089614512128/ Link to FB event: https://fb.me/e/RvXDeMCM

For Your Interest and endless opportunity Oxford MBA Social Enterprise Expression of Interest I'm looking for social enterprises that are currently raising investment capital (or planning to begin a raise in the next few months) that would be interested in engaging with my Oxford MBA students. The students would be creating a fundraising strategy document that would include an initial due diligence report on your Impact Thesis / Theory of Change, Product/Technology, Business model and Financial overview, Team and Organization, and Market. They would also includ a list of potential investors to approach and suggestions around deal structure / fundraising strategy. The commitment would consist of 2 x 1 hour sessions with the group of students and sending a packet of information including current pitch deck and business information. Follow The Link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Clh_19cPS9gLn75MmKmJb-q8eAsmNghjLPg2w4NGj_k/viewform?edit_requested=true

Another Opportunity For Our CLs The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships form a selective programme designed to mentor future African leaders. Through this annual fellowship programme, we seek to deepen and broaden our growing network which continues to contribute its skills and learning to a better Africa. The Fellowships offer the opportunity to work in the executive offices of either the AfDB (Abidjan), ECA (Addis Ababa) or the ITC (Geneva) with an annual stipend of $100,000. Follow The link https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/fellowships

For Your Interest Circular Ethiopia is a 4-week mentorship program brought to you by Social Enterprise Ethiopia and Yunus Environment Hub. Where entrepreneurs will create a roadmap to grow and overcome challenges during the Covid pandemic and will be able to present their social business at the virtual Demo Day. All interested social business entrepreneurs from the Circular Economy are invited to apply for the one-to-one mentoring program and will judged against predefined characteristics. Six early-stage social businesses (pre/seed) in the Circular Economy will be admitted to the mentoring program. Each team is matched with an expert from a relevant field and background to be able to address the most critical issues of the business. Through a systematic process the mentees will be guided to improve/develop their business plan with the goal of becoming ‘investor-ready’. Application deadline: 24 Feb, 2021 G.C. To Apply: Click Here Facebook Twitter Link Website Copyright © 2021 Social Enterprise Ethiopia, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website to become part of Social Enterprise Ethiopia community. Our mailing address is: Social Enterprise Ethiopia Addis Ababa Addis Ababa 5927 Ethiopia

ANOTHER GREAT OPPORTUNITU FOR SEs !!! Start Fundraising Effectively ! Join a cohort of like-minded social innovators in learning the strategic approaches of effective fundraising — a hands-on course in partnership with MAVA Foundation.    This won’t be a passive learning experience. From evaluating the different sources of nonprofit funding to understanding budgets and inspiring supporters to give, you’ll take action, craft your narrative and budget, and finish the course with a strategic funding plan.   Here’s what you need to know:  Cost: Free (thanks to MAVA Foundation!)Duration: 6 weeksLocation: Fully online Start Date: February 16, 2021 Bring Your Fundraising to the Next Level See you in the course! The Acumen Academy Team Acumen Fund Inc., 40 Worth Street, Suite 303, New York, New York 10013, United States