2022/2023 Westerwelle Young Founders Programme for Young Enterpreneurs
Westerwelle Young Founders Programme: Applications are invited from young entrepreneurs from emerging markets for the Westerwelle Young Founders Programme which is a 6-month fellowship for outstanding entrepreneurs.
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The fellowship program brings together leaders from around the world, who are united and motivated to pursue and achieve entrepreneurial greatness. Fifty (50) young founders from emerging markets will be mentored during the session to achieve success in their pursuits.
Details About Westerwelle Young Founders Programme
The Young Founders Programme which is supported by Westerwelle Foundation strives to create equal opportunities and to empower the middle-class as a socioeconomic model by facing the unknown and embracing emerging opportunities. The mission of the program is to uplift emerging markets through empowered entrepreneurship. The program consists of a 5-day conference in Berlin/6 months remote program that will cover Mentorship, Peer Learning, expert sessions, Buddy Programme.
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Young Founders Programme 2022/23, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be engaged in startup enterprises from South America, Africa, Asia.
- Must have recently (in the last five years) started a for-profit company focused on developing or emerging markets.
- Your company possesses a scalable business model that has ideally generated revenue or secured the first round of external funding.
- You or your business possesses disruptive qualities that can increase the quality, impact, or inclusiveness of the industry.
- Possess good knowledge of the English language.
- Applicants must be available for the fellowship during the entire duration of the program.
- Must demonstrate the passion to succeed in their chosen entrepreneurial path.
How To Apply
Interested applicants for the Westerwelle Young Founders Programme are to complete an online application and should have the following documents ready:
- Your startup pitch deck
- Basic financial information (i.e. revenues, funding)
- Your LinkedIn profile and/ or CV
The Application Deadline is 13th March 2022 CEST
Interested applicants can visit the official webpage for more details.
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