Westerwelle Young Founders Programme 2024
By Ted Iwere
The Westerwelle Young Founders Programme (YFP) is a six-month fellowship that supports 25 leaders who are working towards a sustainable future in emerging and developing markets. The programme offers focused assistance to scale founders’ ventures and enhance their leadership abilities.
The programme consists of the following components:
– Kick-Off Event: A two-day digital kick-off event will be held at the beginning of March 2024.
– Remote Programme: From March to August, the Young Founders will receive six months of support, including a personal mentor, monthly peer learning sessions, monthly expert workshops, and networking opportunities with corporates and investors.
– Berlin Conference: In June 2025, the ten best-performing Young Founders will be invited to a five-day conference in Berlin. During this conference, founders will have the opportunity to pitch to investors, participate in workshops, attend networking events, and gain insights into the German start-up scene.
Eligibility
Westerwelle Young Founders Programme is looking for entrepreneurs with high potential for impact and growth to become leaders of a sustainable future, with the following criteria:
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You are a citizen or resident of a developing or emerging country.
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You have recently (in the last five years) started a for-profit company focused on developing or emerging markets.
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Your company possesses a scalable business model that has generated revenue or secured a first round of external funding.
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You or your business possess disruptive qualities that can increase the quality, impact, or inclusiveness of the industry.
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You possess a good working knowledge of English.
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You are available to attend the digital kick-off conference and can make time to participate in programme activities for six months.
How To Apply
To apply for the 2024 Westerwelle Young Founders Programme, Click HERE.
Application Deadline
Apply before the application deadline: Sunday, 11 February at 23:59 CET
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