Application Deadline: June 8th 2021
In partnership with IKEA Social Entrepreneurship, Acumen packaged an accelerator program designed to support social entrepreneurs to develop a scalable business model. This 19-week program will strengthen the capacity of social enterprises in East Africa to scale and improve the lives of the poor and vulnerable.
IKEA Social Entrepreneurship is an initiative within IKEA that’s all about making a positive impact. It works with pioneers and pathfinders who use their business as a way to make everyday life better for those who need it most and strives towards a more equal and inclusive society.
Requirements
Run a social enterprise (nonprofit or for-profit) based in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, or Ethiopia
Have proven customer demand and demonstrate increasing annual revenue
Have a team equivalent to 3 full-time staff
Focus on promoting livelihoods, equality and inclusion
Benefits
6 Peer Learning Labs
At least 6 sessions with an IKEA coach
Video tutorials
Case studies from East African social enterprises
Interviews that package IKEA’s business knowledge
Eligibility to compete for $25k per startup in seed funding
Click here to apply: https://bit.ly/3qg4nXX
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