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Slush 2016 Global Impact Accelerator Program for Startups Worldwide (Fully Funded to Finland)

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Application Deadline: 31st July 2016.

Slush Global Impact Accelerator is a program created in collaboration with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and multiple partners globally. The purpose is to create a leading global program to support startups that are looking to solve some of the most pressing global challenges and contributing to the discussion on impact investing.

Slush is Europe’s leading startup and technology event, which connects startups and tech talent with top-tier international investors, executives, and media. In 2015, Slush brought together 15,000 attendees from one hundred nations for a two day event held in Helsinki, Finland.
Slush Global Impact Accelerator 2016 brings impactful entrepreneurs from emerging markets to Helsinki to accelerate their business, attract additional financing and make an even greater impact on their societies and beyond. The program includes online pre-event coaching and Helsinki boot camp program from November 22–December 2, 2016 culminating in Slush.

Requirements:

  • The Slush Accelerator Program is looking for the next world-changing business ideas that directly addresses global development challenges.
  • Startups that have:
  • A mission to solve pressing challenges globally. There are no limitations in terms of sector or geographical focus.
  • Potential to scale.
  • The skills and drive to succeed.
  • A business idea that has gained some traction, but can still be in an early phase; At least a working prototype.

Benefits:

What will the Global Impact Accelerator Participants Receive?    

  • Online pre-mentoring program organised for all the selected participants;
  • Helsinki boot camp program from November 22–December 2;
  • Skills workshops and capacity building with the leaders from all around the world
  • Industry specific matchmaking sessions co-organised with the leading organisations
  • Transportation, accommodation and other program related costs will be covered by Slush.
  • Access to Slush 2016:-
  1. Slush matchmaking tool for organizing 1-on-1 meetings with investors
  2. Opportunity to be featured in Slush 100 Pitching Competition & Slush Impact Showcase;
  3. Networking with NGOs, institutions, startups, media, and other stakeholders from the Nordics and beyond;
  4. Access to side events, such as Founders Day, organized during the Slush week.

Selection Criteria:

  • Vision to solve pressing challenges globally (A business concept that will have a measurable positive impact on people, society, or planet. There are no limitations in terms of sector or geographical focus.
  • Potential to scale;
  • Skills and drive to succeed;
  • A business idea that has gained some traction, but can still be in an early phase;
  • At least a working prototype;
  • Preferably with the IT focus
  • Can be commercial or non-profit but have to have a scalable business idea
  • Attending Slush will benefit their future business activities
  • Fluent English skills

Application Procedure:

Apply via your local hub:

For more information on the application process, contact [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Slush Global Impact Accelerator 2016

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Energy and Environment Partnership Programme with Southern and East Africa Innovation Challenge Fund (€ 200 000 –1,000,000)

by lanredahunsi
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Submission Deadline: April 13th, 2015 at 10h00 (South African time, GMT+2)
The maximum grant allocation for a selected CFP11 project can fall in the range € 200 000 – 1 000 000 depending on the level of verifiable project co-financing brought in by the project.
The Energy and Environment Partnership Programme with Southern and East Africa has recently embarked on its second phase (EEP S&EA II). As a challenge fund, the Programme is seeking high- quality applications for projects in the two regions that can contribute to the reduction of poverty by promoting inclusive and job-creating green economy and by improving energy security while mitigating global climate change.
The Energy and Environment Partnership Programme (EEP) is jointly funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland (lead donor), the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) and the UK Department for International Development (DFID) while the EEP Coordination Office (ECO) is hosted by KPMG Oy Ab (Finland) in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa.
For the CFP11, the focus is promising local private sector RE/EE project opportunities that are close to commercial maturity but need a limited amount of ‘bridging’ finance to enable sustainable business growth.
CFP11 applications are sought in two stages:
1) concept notes (current stage), based on which successfully ranked applicants are invited to submit
2) full project proposals.
Concept note applications will be screened in terms of key criteria, including of the following types:
a) project or business idea
b) capability of the applicant
c) development impacts and climate change mitigations
d) Scale-up/replication potential and/or potential to mobilize future investment and
e) financial leverage (co-financing share)
Eligibile Countries:
  • To be eligible, projects should be implemented in one or more of the following partner countries: Botswana, Burundi, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia.
For Enquiries
  • Enquiries related to the concept note phase can be submitted until March 26th to [email protected].
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ThisisFINLAND Foreign Correspondents’ Programme 2015 for Young International Journalists., Finland (Scholarships Available)

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: March 15 2015

When: 10 August to 28 August 2015

Are you an aspiring journalist? Apply to the thisisFINLAND Foreign Correspondents’ Programme!

Would you like to come to Finland this August and spend three weeks learning more about the country, Finnish society and the Finnish way of life?

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has organized thisisFINLAND Foreign Correspondents’ Programme since 1990. The programme is a media training programme targeted for young international journalists.

The program, sponsored by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, provides an opportunity for students to learn about the work of a correspondent in a foreign country, and learn more about Finnish society.

Participants will meet with professionals and politicians, spend a weekend with a Finnish family and take cultural trips

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. An aspiring journalist with some work experience in a media house (TV, print or web) or in social media, for example an accomplished blogger or vlogger;
  2. A citizen or permanent resident of the following countries: Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States;
  3. Born between 1986 and 1995;
  4. Able to work and communicate fluently in English;
  5. Interested in learning new things, meeting people from different cultures and spending three weeks in a foreign country;
  6. Excited to become a lifelong friend of Finland!

What:

The Foreign Correspondents’ Programme starts on 10 August and ends on 28 August 2015. The programme is intensive, and includes briefings on various subjects, meetings with Finnish professionals and visits to business enterprises, cultural sites and institutions. It also includes a weekend stay as the guest of a Finnish family.

The programme provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about Finland, Finnish society and the Finnish way of life. It also offers the means to enhance your professional skills, as well as expand your network of professional colleagues and international friends.

Cost:

  • The scholarship covers the costs of travel to and from Finland, local travel in Helsinki, accommodation and the daily programme, including transportation and some meals.
  • The programme does not cover medical insurance, per diem allowance or meals not listed as part of the programme.

Applications?

The closing date for applications is 15 March 2015 at 11.59 pm local time.

All applications are sent by e-mail to the relevant Finnish Embassy or Consulate General. Please visit their website for more information:

Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States.

For More Information:

Visit the Official the ThisisFINLAND Foreign Correspondents’ Programme 2015

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