The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is hosting its third Growth Accelerator Programme, which will celebrate its 5th anniversary in 2019, sponsored by Nedbank.
AWIEF is a platform that sees global thought leaders, industry experts, policymakers, academics, development, and investors gather to dialogue, connect, network, share, collaborate and transact in a combined effort to boost Africa’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, seeking for growth-stage South African women entrepreneurs, who are looking for support to grow and scale their businesses.
The AWIEF Growth Accelerator Programme 2019 is a unique capacity building programme focused on developing financial and entrepreneurship skills to assist South African women entrepreneurs with access to funding and markets.
The programme will run for three months and culminate at the 2019 AWIEF Conference, Exhibition and Awards event taking place on 29 – 30 October 2019 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
Pitch n Grow Competition: 8 Successful entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to pitch their business to an audience of investors, business leaders, and corporate decision-makers at the 2019 AWIEF Conference.
Business Linkages and Investment Readiness
Access to finance is the most cited challenge to the growth of women-owned businesses in Africa. Bankability and investment readiness are significant impediments to attracting business finance.
This is a 3month programme designed to support participants with the business modeling and growth strategy required to scale their enterprises, become investment ready and develop entrepreneurial leadership. The programme will cover:
- Financial modeling
- Target market, competitive landscape, and value proposition
- Design framework thinking
- Access to finance
- Access to markets
- Growth strategy
- Financing for scale
- Pitch training
Eligibility
Businesses must be:
- In a post-revenue phase;
- Scalable and innovative ventures;
- In operation for not less than three years;
- Owned or led by ambitious and committed women entrepreneurs; and
- Seeking investment or funding to grow
Programme details
- Dates: Commences in July 2019 and culminates at the Pitch n Grow session at the AWIEF Conference and Awards on 29 and 30 October 2019
- Location: Cape Town/Johannesburg/Durban
Participation is free - Training: 3 x 2-3 day sessions in July, August and September 2019
How To Apply for AWIEF 2019
Registration Deadline: May 13, 2019
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