2021 Innovate Ventures Women Business Accelerator Program for female-owned startups in Somaliland ($20,000 in equity investment)
The Innovate Ventures 2021 Women Business Accelerator is a 4-week program that selects, offers essential business skills training and funds female-owned startups in Somaliland. The top 4 startups will receive an investment of up to $20,000 from Innovate Ventures.
The program has an alumni network of over 50 startups and has invested over $150,000 in the 18 most promising businesses.
Eligibility
Woman business owner or woman with a business idea
Age 18 – 35 years old
Business is based in Somaliland
The owners are committed to attending the accelerator program in Hargeisa
Benefits of the program
4 weeks of intensive training and business mentorship
Access to our vast networks including leading banks
Pitching in front of local and international investors
Features in local and international media
Equity funding for 4 startups of up to $20,000
Method of Application
Complete the application form before January 31st 2021.
The selected startups will get an invitation to the pre-accelerator bootcamp at the Innovate Ventures offices in Hargeisa by the first week of February.
The top 12 start-ups from the bootcamp will participate in the 4 weeks accelerator program where they will receive mentorship and business skills training from experienced entrepreneurs.
At the end of the 4 weeks the start-ups will pitch on Demo Day in front of a jury, media, local and international investors.
The top 4 startups will receive up to $20,000 in equity investment from Innovate Ventures.
Application Deadline: 31st January 2021.
