YHER Accelerator Program is a powerful opportunity for passionate female impact entrepreneurs in Africa who are at the early stages of building businesses and organizations that exist to change the lives of women and girls in Africa.
More women are pursuing entrepreneurship in Africa per capita than anywhere else in the world. For this reason, Spark* is conducting a continent-wide search to bring together an unrivaled group of 15 African Female Founders for its YHER Accelerator.
Founders running high-impact ventures aimed at improving the lives and women and girls.
Eligibility
YHER Program Highlight
ACCELERATOR
A week-long intensive entrepreneurship program designed to fast-track your early-stage venture. We’ll provide training and mentorship while also connecting you to an inspiring group of fellow female entrepreneurs working hard to create a better world.
MENTORSHIP
Connection to a network of mentors from across the world throughout the Accelerator week, providing you with a wealth of entrepreneurship experience to help you build a bulletproof strategy for impact and growth.
HIGH-TEA
An opportunity for you to network with potential funders, mentors, and supporters and to pitch your venture as the week comes to a close at an exclusive, invite-only high-tea event.
COMMUNITY
Ongoing connection with our virtual community to help you along your entrepreneurial journey. Keep each other inspired and accountable with monthly check-ins, mastermind sessions, and knowledge sharing.
Program Benefit and worth
A total of $25,000 in prize funding is available for the winners of our peer review and audience votes.
GROWTH SUPPORT
Potential to qualify for Growth support, including ongoing tailored support and grant or investment funding of $10,000 to $50,000 AUD to help scale your venture.
Program Deadline
Apply now for access to YHER Accelerator 2024
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