Funding

AWEC Cohort 8 Application…
African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: February 3, 2025
The African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative is an innovative, 12-month leadership and business management capacity building program that accepts 200 female entrepreneurs annually. The deadline to apply is Sunday, 2 February 2025 at 11:59pm UTC. Please visit www.weareawec.org for more information. To help you with your application, check out AWEC’s Entrepreneur Essentials. This short course is designed to help you improve your chances of filling out the application correctly and challenge you to evaluate and improve your business. Remember… Be yourself: The application is designed to get to know you and your business. There are no right answers. We want to know the real, authentic you. Be clear and concise: Read the question carefully. Answer THAT question and only that question. No need to use fancy buzzwords. Know your numbers: Revenue, employees, customers, capital – what data is the application asking for? This is not a place to make up numbers. If you need to approximate, do so via informed guesses. Don’t copy and paste from ChatGPT or the website: Please know that we are very familiar with the program you are applying for and scan the applications for plagiarism of ChatGPT. We want your responses in your own words! Proofread: There’s always room to improve a first draft! Did you fully answer each question? Did you answer the question being asked? Are there any glaring typos to correct? For more details, please read our Application Tips…
Opportunity to Strengthen Entrepreneurship and Gender Networks…
GIZ | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: January 31, 2025
Are you passionate about gender equality, digital transformation and supporting women-led businesses? Join us in supporting women-led businesses across Ashanti, Eastern, Northern, Upper East, Upper West, and North-East regions. This is an opportunity to host new or expand existing multi-stakeholder networks.…
SME PRODUCT CERTIFICATION PROJECT…
GIZ | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: January 14, 2025
The German Cooperation, as part of the Special Initiative “Decent Work for a Just Transition” (Invest for Jobs), is offering technical and financial assistance to Ghanaian SMEs to help them achieve FDA and GSA certifications. For inquiries, contact Forster Gomashie at fgomashie@tradelineconsult.org or 0208994375.…
BRIDGE-in Agriculture…
Mastercard Foundation | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: December 31, 2024
In celebration of International Youth Day 2024, CrossBoundary Advisory and Mastercard Foundation are highlighting the critical role of youth in agriculture through the BRIDGE-in Agriculture program. This initiative enables Ghanaian entrepreneurs in agriculture to access affordable capital for expansion and innovation and the youth to access technical support to secure dignified and fulfilling work.…
CALL FOR CONSULTANTS: TRAINING OF MANAGERS UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING IN GREEN & DIGITAL ENTREPRENUERSHIP IN GHANA…
E4Impact | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: December 27, 2024
E4IMPACT FOUNDATION GHANA: E4Impact Ghana is a branch of the E4Impact Foundation Italy. It supports the start-up and growth of businesses in Africa through MBAs, entrepreneurship programs, and business accelerators, combining economic success with social and environmental impact in 30 African Countries. ABOUT THE ASSIGNMENT: E4Impact invites qualified consultants with demonstrated experience in entrepreneurial program management and training to lead the capacity building component of university managers in Ghana. The goal is to build upon the capacities of the managers to successfully implement and manage the entrepreneurial programs offered by E4Impact. The consultant will work closely with the project team and the university partners to fulfil this assignment. SCOPE OF WORK AND DELIVERABLES – Needs Assessment: Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to identify the current capabilities and gaps in university management related to managing green and digital entrepreneurship programs. – Design Training Path: Develop program manuals including marketing, recruitment and program management and monitoring tools to be transferred to university managers with the ultimate goal of facilitating management of green and digital entrepreneurial programs. – Execution of Training Path: select and supporting the training of university managers both online and in presence as well as assess competences accrued by university managers, design and execute remediation plans, deliver evaluation reports. – Program Execution: support partner universities in the execution of green and digital entrepreneurship program, assess quality of delivery by partner universities, support impact measurement of programs on participants. The consultant will be responsible for coordinating all the university managers across all the universities. REMUNERATION – The maximum gross salary for this position is €1,000 per month. – 3 months’ probation period and thereafter 1 to 3 years renewable upon review. – The salary will be paid in Euros. REQUIREMENTS – A minimum of 3 years’ experience with similar assignments, including managing academic programs or business formation programs. – A strong marketing background. – A strong network of entrepreneurial players (e.g. investors, consulting firms, incubators, accelerators, …). – Experience in working with tertiary education institutions in Ghana will be an added advantage. – Having experience in managing entrepreneurship programs is a plus. – Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse stakeholders. APPLICATION PROCESS Interested consultants are requested to submit application to email: info.ghana@e4impact.org no later than Friday 27th of December 2024, attaching the following documents: – Cover Letter: Explaining your interest in the position and relevant experience. – Curriculum Vitae (CV): Detailing your educational background, work experience, and skills. – A list of similar works done from inception to end. SELECTION CRITERIA 1. Education Background (10 points) · Relevant certifications: 5 points · Relevant bachelor’s degree: 5 points · Master’s degree in business administration: +5 points 2. Experience Managing Academic/Business Formation Programs (30 points) · No relevant experience: 0 points · Over 5 years relevant experience: 20 points · Developed Entrepreneurial Program Management Handbooks, Training Manuals, Marketing plans: +10 points 3. Consultancy Assignment Management (30 points) · No background: 0 points · 5 years managing similar consultancy assignment: 20 points · Licensed/Certified Consultant in Business Formation: +10 points 4. Business Linkages (20 points) · No Network of Entrepreneurial Players: 0 points · Strong Network of Entrepreneurial Players: 10 points · Evidence of work with Investors, Consulting Firms, Incubators & Accelerators: +10 points 5. Interpersonal Skills (10 points) · Good Knowledge/Certification in Microsoft Excel: 5 points max · Good Command of English Language: 5 points max · Familiarity of Challenges Faced by Universities Embedding Entrepreneurial programs: 5 points max SELECTION PROCESS – Application Document Review: Each candidate’s resume, cover letter, and list of similar consultancy projects from start to finish will be reviewed. If one document is missing, your application will not be considered. – Scoring Threshold: Candidates can score up to 100 points based on the selection criteria. Applicants scoring less than 60 will not be considered eligible. – Interview: The top 10 candidates will be shortlisted. From these, the top 5 will be selected for interviews. During the interviews, E4Impact will verify the submitted documents and relevant experience, assess the candidates’ understanding of the job, and conduct a Q&A. DISCLAIMERS – E4Impact reserves the right to offer a lower salary based on the consultant’s experience. – The stated remuneration includes all allowances. – We believe the salary range we offer is competitive. – Candidates who cannot accept the offered salary are advised not to apply. – E4Impact reserves the right to contact the referees provided by the candidates.…
WIDU GHANA #GREEN CALL…
GIZ | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: December 20, 2024
Are you an entrepreneur running a small enterprise in Ghana and looking to upgrade your business? We are launching the second phase of our Thematic Call #GreenGhana. Seize your new opportunity and apply now! Entrepreneurs with sustainable & innovative business models as well as entrepreneurs who would like to green their conventional business can receive a Grant and free Business Coaching to develop their businesses further. Applications are now open! Let’s break down the criteria! From eco-packaging to green energy, find out if your business is eligible. To be eligible for the #GreenCall, you must: ✅ Be a green entrepreneur located in Ghana ✅ Have an existing small green business for over a year ✅ Focus on sustainability and innovation The Thematic Call #GreenGhana is a cooperation of Support to the Private and Financial Sector (PFS) Program and WIDU.africa…
Mentorship and Acceleration Program…
hapaSpace | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: December 17, 2024
HapaSpace, in partnership with MentorDay from Europe, is thrilled to bring you an exclusive Mentorship and Acceleration Program designed to support and empower entrepreneurs in Ghana and across Africa. This program offers: – World-Class Mentorship: Gain invaluable guidance from experienced mentors. – Growth Opportunities: Access resources to accelerate your business. – Global Networking: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and experts from Europe and beyond. Applications close on December 17, 2024, and the program kicks off in January 2025. Don’t miss this chance to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level. Apply now and transform your vision into reality! For more details, reach out to HapaSpace Team today.…
Call for Applications MSR Venture Building…
MBC Africa | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: November 30, 2024
The USAID-funded Market Systems and Resilience Activity (MSR) (2022-2027) is designed to strengthen commercial relationships between market actors, improve rural entrepreneurship ecosystem to enable greater market participation, particularly for women and youth, expand the availability of agri Services, and link targeted policy initiatives to improved local economic governance in 17 districts across the USAID-specified Zone of Interest (ZOI) in Northern Ghana. The MSR Activity focuses particularly on micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSME’s) in a number of agricultural value chains: cereals (maize); legumes (soybeans, cowpea, peanut, Bambara beans); tree crops (shea, mango); horticulture (vegetables). MBC Africa is a key partner of ACDI VOCA Ghana in the implementation of the Feed the Future Ghana Market Systems and Resilience (MSR) Activity in four regions of Northern Ghana. The project has four main objectives. Increase commercialization and profitability of agriculture producers. Increase the institutional capacity of market actors. Improve market access and quality of business services. Improve the enabling environment for local actors and investors. MBC Africa works under objective 2 of MSR Project with role to identify, build capacities and sustainable business development models for SMEs on targeted agriculture value chains.…
The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity Agribusiness Challenge Fund…
Mastercard Foundation | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: November 22, 2024
The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity’s newly established Agribusiness Challenge Fund calls for proposals from African SMEs and entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector. The fund seeks to support SMEs that can create dignified and fulfilling work for young people, starting with a focus on the agriculture sector. SMEs are to be selected based on their innovative, practical, and scalable businesses. The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity has launched an Agribusiness Challenge Fund, calling for proposals from SMEs in the agriculture sector that can create work opportunities at scale for young women and men, young persons with disabilities, and refugee youth. The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity is a new fund established following the successful conclusion of the Mastercard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity, which was in operation for eight years from 2014 to 2023 and supported 38 participant businesses from 15 countries in Africa. These businesses were able to innovate and scale financial products and services targeting the rural population and further enable financial inclusion for over 5.3 million people. The Agribusiness Challenge Fund will provide SMEs with innovative and commercially viable agribusinesses across 20 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa the opportunity to receive support to upscale their businesses in a bid to create sustainable employment opportunities for young people, with particular focus on young women. Selected SMEs will receive support from the Fund, including grants ranging from US$ 500,000 to US$ 2,500,000, disbursed over a 3-year period, based on the applicants’ development stage, scalability and business model, in accordance with agreed periodic milestone targets. The funding structure will be determined on a case-by-case basis after evaluating proposals and organizations. Additional support to successful applicants will include tailored technical assistance in alignment with FRP objectives over the 3-year period. The Agribusiness Challenge Fund is the first of several sector-focused calls for proposals that the Fund will launch focused on the potential of the SMEs to create work opportunities at scale. The Agribusiness Challenge Fund targets SMEs in the following 20 Sub-Saharan Africa countries: Kenya, Benin, Burundi, Botswana, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, DRC, Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. “The Mastercard Foundation is collaborating with a network of partners to create job opportunities for young people across Sub-Saharan Africa, in line with our Young Africa Works strategy. The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity offers a fantastic opportunity for SMEs looking for support to expand and simultaneously generate employment for the youth,” said Mr. Daniel Hailu, Executive Director of Pan-African Programs at the Mastercard Foundation. The Agribusiness Challenge Fund call for proposals is currently open and will close on November 22, 2024, with periodic collections of applications to be assessed every 12 weeks. The Challenge will be open to SME applications as long as they meet the eligibility criteria and their projects are being implemented in at least one of the 20 focus countries the Fund is targeting. Unsuccessful applicants will have the opportunity to refine and resubmit their applications for subsequent collections. Potential applicants for the Agribusiness Challenge Fund can register and access the application platform through the Fund website.…
Womenpreneur PITCH-A-THON Season 6…
Access Bank Ghana | Status: Ended
Amount: GHS 100,000 | Deadline: October 31, 2024
Womenpreneur Season 6 is finally here and it’s all about providing Ghanaian women-led businesses with an opportunity to access funding and world-class business trainings to grow their businesses. Ready to take the leap towards winning a Business Masterclass and GHS 100,000 grand prize and other exciting prizes? PS. It’s open to all business sectors!…
MEST Africa Challenge 2024…
MEST | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: October 4, 2024
As MEST continues to deepen her influence on Africa’s tech landscape, the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) remains Africa’s premier pitch competition for Africa’s emerging tech entrepreneurs, bringing together relevant stakeholders all across the continent and globe to learn more about the happenings on the tech scene. This year will mark the 6th edition of MAC. MEST will provide the winning startup with investment capital, coaching and access to a global network of resources and partners as they build and scale successful businesses that add value to African economies and livelihoods. This year, contestants for MAC will be based in West Africa with a focus on the following key markets: Benin, Cape Verde, Côte D’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Mali and Togo. For the first time, MAC will also place a sectoral emphasis on agri-tech, recognizing its immense potential to drive sustainable development and economic growth in Africa. Eligibility criteria – Early-stage Agritech startup – Monthly Recurring Revenue: A minimum of $5k – Funding raised: $0 to $1M cumulative – Years in existence: 3 years and below – Traction: At least 6 months of recurring revenue – Must be operating in one of the 14 MAC countries (Benin, Cape Verde, Côte D’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Mali and Togo) – Founding team: At least 2 founding team members – Registered in Delaware (This is preferred) – Any business model (B2B, B2C, B2B2C, B2G etc…) – All participants must pitch in English Timeline -Applications open on 26th August 2024 – Applications close on 4th October 2024 – Top 20 Participants chosen on 14th October 2024 – Virtual semi finals on 29th October 2024 and 30th October 2024 – In-person finals date TBA…
AGI 2024 Pitch Competition…
Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: September 4, 2024
Findings from a recent report from the World Food Programme (WFP) estimate that 1.05 million people in Ghana stood to be hit by food insecurity between June and August 2024. With the issue of food insecurity being most prevalent in Northern Ghana and rural communities. Boasting a rich agricultural heritage and diverse natural resources, Ghana should ideally be a bastion of agricultural productivity. However, persistent issues such as climate variability, inefficient supply chains, and limited access to modern agricultural practices have posed significant obstacles to attaining food security for its population in recent years. Recognizing the urgent need for innovative digital solutions in neutralizing the threats to Ghana’s food security, the 5th edition of the Entrepreneurship Pitch Contest (EPC) aims to harness the entrepreneurial spirit of the Ghanaian youth in tackling these pressing food security issues in a manner that is innovative, embraces inclusion and drives green development. EPC 2024 is slated for 19 September 2024 at the Accra International Conference Centre as part of activities for the 7th. Ghana Industrial Summit and Exhibition (GISE). All five selected finalists will win a trip (round trip and accommodation) to Accra to participate in the GISE. This year’s contest aligns with broader national and global goals of achieving food security, reducing poverty, and fostering resilience to climate change impacts. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Ideal finalists should be: – A growth-stage business (Minimum staff size of 10) – An Inclusive business – Practising an organisational culture that empowers youth (Age 18 – 35). At least 40% of available leadership positions should be occupied by youth. Applications received shall be rated based on resource efficiency, scalability and inclusivity of business model.…
AFRICA CLIMATE TECH WEEK, NAIROBI SUMMIT…
AfricArena | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: August 28, 2024
Join AfricArena in Nairobi to showcase your innovative ideas, connect with investors, mentors and industry experts. Contribute to future of tech in Africa and elevate your startup’s success. We are headed to Kenya and our startup applications for the September Nairobi Summit are now open! Join us from 1st to 4th September as we prepare for an exciting event. 🇰🇪🌍 We are on the lookout for innovative tech startups in the Green Economy field, ready to present their revolutionary business concepts. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a lasting impact on the Green Economy and propel your startup to new heights. Prepare your pitches, gather your teams, and get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Nairobi Summit.…
Climate Champion Competition…
Startup Discovery School | Status: Ended
Amount: $3000 | Deadline: August 27, 2024
Calling all climate technology startups in Ghana for a chance to win $3000 to further develop their business idea. Are you an Ghanaian Startup contributing to tackling Climate Change? We’re on the search for the most scalable ventures to join a fierce pitch competition right here in Accra! Apply now to the Climate Champion Competition backed by Startup Discovery School, Sahara Impact Ventures and Academic City University College. Eligibility Applicants must: 1. Have a scalable solution that is tackling the impact of climate change. 2. ⁠Have an MVP 3. ⁠Have a business based in Africa 4.Must be able to pitch in Accra in on the 9th September 2024…
Matching Grant Fund for Climate-Resilient Value Chains…
GIZ | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: August 18, 2024
The Matching Grant Fund is a private-public partnership model designed to propel the various value chains industry forward. It can also be described as a financing and partnership tool used to support innovative ideas/ projects in the sector that are in line with our indicators and are scalable.…
WIRC Ultimate Business Pitch…
Heritors Labs | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: August 16, 2024
Are you working on a new project or product but need help getting it out there? We’ve got you covered! Join the WIRC Business Pitch Competition and show us your amazing idea. We’re looking for innovative projects led by awesome women like you. The winner gets $1,000 to help with important steps like getting your product certifications and conformity assessments to push your project to the next level. Plus, the top 5 will get a customized marketing plan and funding to boost their social media marketing! Here are some examples of innovative things you can submit: A new eco-friendly fashion line A creative food product An innovative pet care product A sustainable beauty or skincare product Requirements Don’t miss this chance! Applications close on August 16th, 2024. Submit a 3-minute video to impact@heritorslabs.com explaining why your project deserves to win. Qualification Women with innovative ideas, from any field—fashion, tech, wellness, or beyond. Your project should be launched or close to launching, like a skincare product, eco-friendly product, food item, or cool educational tool. If you need help getting your project out there or tackling certifications, this is for you!…
The Presidential Pitch Season 5…
National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme – NEIP | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: August 16, 2024
The Presidential Pitch for Young Entrepreneurs is a deliberate, systematic, and integrated policy initiative by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) to boost the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country. The business competition, a revolution in the history of Ghana for young entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 40 serves as an incubating platform for existing businesses and capital funding from the government. The initiative seeks to turn creative businesses by the Ghanaian youth into global business giants with the support of government. The criteria for selection are feasibility, innovation, scalability, and potential impact of the business. NEIP is calling for applications from eligible youth with the entrepreneurship spirit to apply for a grant to enable them scale up their business. Eligibility Criteria Age Requirement: Participants must be between 18 and 40 years old at the time of the competition. Nationality: The competition is open to individuals who are citizens. Youth Participation: The competition aims to encourage the country’s youth, so only individuals within the specified age range are eligible to participate. Business Focus: Participants must present innovative businesses that have the potential to be developed into feasible, scalable, employable, and impactful businesses. Originality: Businesses submitted must be the original work of the participants and should not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others. Feasibility: The proposed businesses should demonstrate the practicality and potential to be implemented as viable business ventures. Scalability: Participants should present businesses that have the potential to grow and expand beyond a small-scale operation, demonstrating scalability and long-term viability. Employability: Businesses should have the potential to generate employment opportunities, contributing to job creation and economic growth. Impactfulness: The businesses should address social, economic, or environmental challenges and positively impact society or specific communities. Submission Requirements: Participants must adhere to the submission guidelines outlined, including providing necessary documentation, forms, or presentations as specified. FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES CONTACT : 0554 810 862…
Twilio Climate Tech Prize…
Twilio | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: August 15, 2024
Are you an entrepreneur scaling technology to enhance the climate-resilience of frontline communities? Are you a nonprofit innovator using technology to combat the adverse effects of climate change on your community’s health and well-being? The Twilio.org Climate Tech Prize is investing $1 million from the Twilio.org Impact Fund in actionable technology solutions, addressing both immediate and enduring challenges faced by communities susceptible to climate-induced migration and displacement. Judging criteria Submissions will be judged according to the following criteria: Climate Resilience Solution: Impactful solution, implementation, or value prop that enhances resilient outcomes of frontline communities in the face of climate change. The solution should also respond to shifting customer demand or unlock new business opportunities across the value chain. Tech/Solution: Implementation, or value prop that bolsters mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in the face of climate change challenges. Preference for software and digital communications technology solutions. Impact: Clear demonstrated impact with specific metrics. Company has thoughtfully addressed and mitigated the negative (or unintended consequences) of the solution. Financial Model: Committed financial support, documented and sound sustainability plan, or clear business model with ability to scale. Traction & Market Opportunity: Has a developed product or service with 2+ paying customers or projects and demonstrates early product/market fit. Team: Team contains experts or specialists in their field with a variety of backgrounds including representation from climate impacted communities. Inclusive Design: The solution incorporates inclusivity and equity in every step of the design process, and the team has deep knowledge of and presence in communities they plan to serve. Following an interview, finalists will be evaluated and scored by the Judges based upon the following criteria: Overall excellence in advancing climate resilience for vulnerable communities Exceptional impact and evidence of potential reach and depth of impact Ability of the team to deliver results and scale for even greater impact Five (5) Winners will be selected to receive a cash prize of $200,000 each. Funding will be allocated by ImpactAssets based on Twilio.org’s recommendation. Prize funds will be administered directly to winners upon receipt of relevant tax and other required due diligence documentation. Winners are responsible for applicable taxes. Eligibility requirements Any non-profit 501(c)(3); international 501(c)(3) equivalents that have obtained equivalency determination or operate under a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt fiscal sponsor; and for-profit organizations and their affiliates that meet the minimum requirements of: At least four full time employees or full-time resources Have demonstrated results in a real world application Technology must be a central part of the solution Additional Climate Prize Solution Criteria: On-the-ground community-based resilience solution Support for vulnerable populations Proven traction with at least two customers or projects…
Girls in Tech Startup Challenge 2024…
VC4A | Status: Ended
Amount: N/A | Deadline: August 15, 2024
Are you a female founder with a groundbreaking idea ready to disrupt the market? The 10th Annual Girls in Tech Startup Challenge is your golden opportunity to transform your vision into reality. This premier competition invites you to join a global community of trailblazing women entrepreneurs, showcase your innovative product, and compete for seed funding to fuel your startup’s growth. The journey culminates at Vanderbilt University’s Wond’ry on October 17th, where the top 10 finalists will present their startups to a panel of esteemed judges and an audience of potential investors. This is your chance to shine, network with industry leaders, and secure the funding and support your startup deserves. Should you hopefully make it to the final round, you’ll need to make your way to Nashville, TN to attend and pitch at the live event. A Startup Challenge for Female Entrepreneurs During this exciting hybrid startup competition, female founders will submit a video pitch for their early-stage startup and fill out a short application form. Pitches will be judged based on the innovativeness, framework, and market viability of the product. ELIGIBILITY Individual participants must be at least 18 years old. All teams must have at least one female founder. All startups must be younger than 24 months. The startup must have a software or hardware product. The startup cannot have received more than 2M in funding. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend in person for the final judging round on October 17, 2024 in Nashville, TN, USA. Participants will need to cover the cost of their travel and accommodations. REQUIREMENTS 1. Submission Form Submit your project to the Girls in Tech YouNoodle before the deadline and complete the submission form questionnaire. Submissions (including both a video pitch and pitch deck) can be edited until the deadline. 2. Pitch Video Presentation & Deck Upload a short pitch video presentation including your pitch deck. This video can be submitted as a YouTube link on your YouNoodle application. The video should be a maximum of 5 minutes long and include the following details: Problem Explain the problem that you are solving and how consumers will benefit from your solution. Use a story to paint the picture so investors can understand your business. Vision Explain your vision and the mission of your company. Keep it short and straight to the point. Unique Value Proposition What makes your solution different from other companies who are addressing the same customer problem? About the Team Highlight your team members’ expertise and how these competencies and skills will contribute to the startup. Milestones Tell us about any growth or milestones you have achieved so far and how a new funding round might expedite that growth. Business Model Tell us how the business works or will work? How does the business make or will make money? Do you have a marketing strategy? Competition Who are your competitors and what makes you better than them? JUDGING CRITERIA Business Description: How well was the concept explained? Market Analysis: Is there a genuine need for the product? How well was the target market defined? Product Analysis: Is the description of the product clear? Is the product feasible? Competition: Has the startup clearly identified its potential competitors and defined their strengths and weaknesses? Marketing Strategy: How well defined and realistic is the startup’s current marketing plan? Presentation: Did the individual/team engage the audience? Did the individual/team speak with confidence? Were the visual aids (i.e PowerPoint slides, etc) clear and straight to the point? Was the overall pitch compelling?…
Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Prize…
Shell Foundation and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) | Status: Ended
Amount: $50,000 | Deadline: August 14, 2024
Shell Foundation and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) aims to increase farmer incomes by reducing post-harvest losses in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. To accomplish this objective, it is necessary to implement scalable, cost-effective solutions that cater to the post-harvest requirements of smallholder farmers. These solutions should encourage sustainable agricultural practices while harnessing the benefits of clean energy technologies. About the Prize The Post Harvest Loss Innovation Prize is seeking innovative solutions that reduce post-harvest loss for smallholder farmers in emerging markets. Funding from the prize is unrestricted. This prize offers more than just a $50,000 financial reward for the winning applicant. Finalists gain access to a network of experienced industry leaders and receive media exposure to showcase their innovation. The winner will also benefit from access to Factor E’s post investment support . Gain the resources and recognition you need to accelerate your agritech journey, grow your innovation, and create impact. Applications will be reviewed by the Factor E investment team, and the top five finalists will be announced on September 17th. The final award announcement will be on September 25, 2024. How will applications be assessed? We prioritize innovative solutions with the potential to create substantial impact within our target markets. While not all criteria are mandatory, we evaluate submissions based on the following key factors: – Innovation: The innovation must be for smallholder farmers. Submissions should demonstrate a novel approach to solving a problem faced by farmers in emerging markets. Innovative solutions are defined as technologies, business models, hardware and/or software that have the potential to become commercially viable. – Solution Validation: We are seeking solutions that have undergone successful testing, either in a controlled laboratory environment or directly in the field. – Global Applicability: Innovations can come from any geography globally but must have relevance for direct application in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa with the ability to scale to other emerging markets in the future. – Gender Impact: We prioritize solutions with a demonstrably positive impact on female farmers. – Scalability and Reach: The ideal solution should have a clear path to scale with significant commercial returns in the future. The technology should have a direct economic impact with the potential to empower over 1 million farmers and demonstrate future return on investment (ROI). – Farm-Level Implementation: The solution should be designed for use by farmers, not through retail channels. – Minimal Behavioral Change: Solutions with a low barrier to adoption are preferred. They should require minimal adjustments to farmers’ existing routines. – Financial Traction: Evidence of progress towards financial sustainability is a positive factor. Prior fundraising success is also considered. – Technology Readiness Level (TRL): We look for well-developed technologies at or beyond the validation stage, with preferably existing paying customers. – Founding Team: A strong, balanced, and diverse founding team with a proven and visionary leader (CEO) is crucial. Eligibility Applications may be submitted by any entity including startups, universities, non-profit organizations or for-profit companies.…

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