Application Deadline: 2 February 2025 at 11:59 pm UTC
Applications are now open for the 2025 African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) Programme.
The African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative is an innovative, 12-month leadership and business management capacity building program that accepts 200 female entrepreneurs annually.
Eligibility
Women who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
- Current or aspiring entrepreneurs working in any industry and in any country on the continent
- Citizens of any African country, currently living on the continent or in the diaspora
- Founders of for-profit or social enterprises
- Comfortable with remote teamwork and collaboration, especially using digital tools
- Proficient in verbal and written English
- Regular (at least weekly) access to the Internet through a computer or tablet
Benefits
Upon successful completion of the 12-month program, Fellows will:
- Form connections with a diverse network of African women entrepreneurs
- Establish a relationship with a senior business mentor
- Strengthen strategy, leadership and business management skills
- Gain skills in finance, marketing, and strategy needed to grow and scale their enterprise
- Develop a toolkit of soft skills, including self-confidence, resilience, collaboration, and cross-cultural communications
How to Apply
- During the two-week application period, AWEC receives an average of more than 2,500 applications for just 200 program spots. Our acceptance rate for this highly competitive program is approximately 8%.
Applications for Cohort 8 will open in January 2025. Please visit How to Apply for more information. In the meantime, learn more about AWEC by enrolling in Entrepreneur Essentials 2.0, which is designed to help you no matter what stage of business you are in.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) Programme