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Social Entrepreneurship Forum Mini-Accelerator Program 2016, Nairobi Kenya (Partially Funded)

by OFA October 27, 2015

written by OFA

Applications close on November 15, 05:00 PM (Kenyan time).

When: January 18-29, 2016
Where: The Africa Nazarene University, Nairobi, Kenya.
Language: Language of instruction will be in English.
Cost: The program is free to attend and accommodation is provided without charge. Travel expenses are not covered.

Do you want to have a positive social impact on the world?
Do you have an idea that addresses one of the many societal or environmental challenges facing East Africa?
Do you have an ambition and a plan for how to make the world better in a financially sustainable way?
Are you committed to making reality of your idea?
If so, you have come to the right place and we would highly encourage you to apply to the SE Mini-Accelerator – together we can make it happen!

Could your business idea change lives in East Africa?

Join the SE Forum Mini-accelerator Program to test your idea. This 2 week course will help transform your idea into a viable business model. Using the Business Model Canvas you will explore how to create a positive impact on society whilst operating a financially sustainable business.

You will learn about marketing, communication, financial management, funding opportunities, social impact measurement and how to present your business concept to the world – all wrapped up in a comprehensive business plan!

Brought to you in partnership between SE Forum and Global Business Labs at African Nazarene University.

The SE Mini-Accelerator is:

Open to most social entrepreneurs.
No limitations in terms of age, background, nationality or citizenry.
No requirement to have a registered enterprise prior to the program.
Both for-profit and non-for profits are welcome to apply.
A written business plan is not a prerequisite to apply.
Current revenue streams/profitability is not a prerequisite to apply.

The SE Mini-Accelerator is look for those who:

Address a social and/or environmental problem facing the East African region.
Have a formalized and innovative business idea, but are looking for the right tools to turn it into a viable business plan and get going.
Are passionate and fully committed to the idea and to making the enterprise financially sustainable.
Have the ability to commit full-time during the program and are able to read, write, speak and comprehend English sufficiently, since the language of instruction is English.

Application Process:

Step 1:

First round applications close on November 15 2015, 05:00 PM (Kenyan time). Applications are to be submitted online. Click here to apply.

Step 2:

Interviews

Interviews will be conducted (on Skype) with top applicants between November 30 and December 4 2015.

Step 3:

Announcement

Selected social entrepreneurs are announced by December 7, 2015.

Apply Now for the Social Entrepreneurship Forum Mini-Accelerator Program

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 Social Entrepreneurship Forum Mini-Accelerator Program

October 27, 2015 0 comments

2016 Social Entrepreneurship Forum Outreach Accelerator for Social Entrepreneurs, Stockholm Sweden (Fully Funded)

by OFA October 17, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: October 26th 2015

When: Selected participants will be based in Stockholm during April 11-29 and September 5-23 2016.
Where: Stockholm, Sweden
Language: Language of instruction will be in English.
Cost: Free to attend, with most costs covered

Are you leading a project or an enterprise that is benefiting developing communities?
Are you passionate about making the world a better place?
Do you have the ambition to make your project/enterprise financially sustainable?
Take the next step by applying to the SE Outreach Accelerator!

The SE Outreach Accelerator is an exciting capacity-building program that takes place in Stockholm, Sweden. It is designed to equip the participants with entrepreneurial skills to enable them to sustain and scale up their impact through having building a financially sustainable enterprises.

The SE Outreach Accelerator is a program for founders of projects/social enterprises who are creating positive social and/or environmental impact in developing communities.

Eligibility Requirements:

The SE Outreach Accelerator is open for applicants with:

Any background or nationality
No requirement to have a registered enterprise prior to the program
Both for-profit and non-for profits enterprises
No requirement to already have a written business plan
No requirement to have revenue streams/profitability prior to the program

To apply

You are at at least 18 years old
You have an operating project/enterprise that targets social and/or environmental issues facing the developing communities
Your project/enterprises can be scaled and replicated to benefit more people
You are passionate about creating positive impact with your project/enterprise and have the ambition of making it financially sustainable from sources beyond donations
You are the founder of such project/enterprises with mandate to make executive deicisions.
You can attend the Accelerator program in Stockholm full-time during April 11-29 and September 5-23, 2016 and can commit to spend the time in between to build on your learnings and meet the program deliverables.
You can fully participate in a program conducted entirely in English (read/write/speak/comprehend)
You are open-minded and willing to share your experiences in a co-working, co-learning environment

Program Structure:

The first physical part of the program will be held in Stockholm, during April 11-29, 2016. During this time SE Forum will provide the participants with workshops, lectures, mentorship and individual coaching which will focus on assessing and understanding the business opportunities and drivers .
The second physical part of the program takes place during September 5-23, 2016. The participants then travel back to Stockholm to spend another three weeks together.
During this time they will meet with their mentors, learn from each other’s experience and participate in workshops and coaching sessions built around business executions, all to ensure that they leave Stockholm with the skills and confidence required to scale up their social enterprises in the future.

Benefits:

SE Outreach Accelerator in Stockholm is a program that is provided free of charge. This means that there is NO cost of attendance, or application fee associated with the program.

Furthermore, SE will cover some of the expenses associated with attendance which include:

Return flights, visa, insurance
Accommodation in Stockholm
Food allowance while in Stockholm
Internet
Travel card to use Stockholm public transportation

Apply Now for the SE Outreach Accelerator Stockholm 2016

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SE Outreach Accelerator Stockholm 2016

October 17, 2015 3 comments

Call for Applications Social Enterprise Social Entrepreneurship

2015 Social Entrepreneurship Forum Outreach Accelerator for Social Entrepreneurs, Stockholm Sweden (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi October 12, 2014

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline:November 2nd, 2014.

When: April 13th-June 5th, 2015
Where: Stockholm, Sweden
Language: Language of instruction will be in English.
Cost: Free to attend, with most costs covered.

Are you leading a project or an enterprise that is benefiting developing communities?
Are you passionate about making the world a better place?
Do you have the ambition to make your project/enterprise financially sustainable?
Take the next step by applying to the SE Outreach Accelerator!

The SE Outreach Accelerator is an exciting 8 week program that takes place in Stockholm, Sweden. It is a capacity-building program that is designed to equip the participants with entrepreneurial skills to enable them to scale up their impact and accelerate their growth, thereby creating a multiplier effect of the positive impact they are having.

The SE Outreach Accelerator is a program for:

founders of projects/enterprises
change makers
social entrepreneurs who are creating positive social and/or environmental impact in developing communities.

Eligibility Requirement:

The SE Outreach Accelerator is open for applicants with:

Any background, age, or nationality
No requirement to have a registered enterprise prior to the program
Both for-profit and non-for profits enterprises
No requirement to already have a written business plan
No requirement to have revenue streams/profitability prior to the program

Requirements:

To apply we require that:

You have an operating project/enterprise that targets social and/or environmental issues facing the developing communities
Your project/enterprises can be scaled and replicated to benefit more people
You are passionate about creating positive impact with your project/enterprise and have the ambition of making it financially sustainable from sources beyond donations
You are the founder of such project/enterprises and can attend the 8 week Accelerator program in Stockholm full-time during April 13^th – June 5^th 2015
You can fully participate in a program conducted entirely in English (read/write/speak/comprehend)
You are open-minded and willing to share your experiences in a co-working, co-learning environment

Cost

SE Outreach Accelerator in Stockholm is a program that is provided free of charge. This means that there is NO cost of attendance, or application fee associated with the program.

Furthermore, SE Outreach Accelerator Programme will cover some of the expenses associated with attendance which include:

Return flights, visa, insurance
Accommodation in Stockholm
Fixed daily food allowance in Stockholm
Internet
Travel card to use Stockholm public transportation

How to Apply:

Fill the Application Form
Submit the completed application with attachments to [email protected].
You will recieve a confirmation of submission within 48 hours.
Applications submitted after November 2nd will not be considered.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SE Outreach Accelerator Programme 2015

October 12, 2014 0 comments