Bridge for Billions invites applications for the Women Innovators in WASH for Women-led Startups in Africa and Latin America 2022
The “Women Innovators in WASH” is an incubation program aiming to support women entrepreneurs in Africa and Latin America. These women will be supported with an innovative business project in the water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.
Its overall goal is to sustainably improve access to safe and affordable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) products and services. This access is especially for communities living in Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Tanzania, South Africa as well as Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia.
Worth of Award
- 50 women-led startups will be supported in the target countries with high-growth potential businesses in any of the WASH sectors. They will also be positioned to scale their impact and reach more underserved communities by the end of the program.
- As a selected entrepreneur, you will benefit from a 4-month incubation and business mentoring program. This program will further develop the viability of your venture, and enable you to take part in sessions led by experts in the WASH sector. It will also afford you the opportunity to pitch your business in front of a high-level jury for a chance to win a seed grant for your business.
- Throughout the program, you will create your own executive summary business plan to present to potential investors or new co-founders. This is while receiving the necessary support from a personalized mentor, and having the certainty that you are building a business validated by your potential clients.
Eligibility
This programme is perfect for you if you
- are or identify as a woman and your business is women-led (or at least 50% of the founding team is female).
- are based in and your venture impacts Africa (Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Tanzania, South Africa) or Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia).
- have an early-stage innovation-based business. i.e. you have a business concept developed or an MVP recently launched. And your business is either a for-profit or a social enterprise.
- can dedicate at least 6-8 hours per week during the duration of the program (4 months) to work on the platform and have online meetings with your mentor.
- have access to a computer or tablet and a reliable and stable internet connection, as all the program will be online.
- speak fluent English (keep in mind the whole program and all activities related will be in this language).
How to Apply
You can send in your application online via the official website.
Deadline: Apply to the program until October 23rd, 2022.