The Ignite experience is filled with agribusiness simulations and beautiful relationships that prepare founders to build agribusinesses that solve real problems in Africa.
Ignite’s journey begins with a virtual phase, continues with an optional in- person phase and ends with a country solution phase.
Four months of weekly sessions from industry and cross industry experts, Working Groups, Office Hours, Peer Coaching and Feedback sessions.
ELIGIBILITY
Must I Be A University Graduate?
No. However, formal education plays a critical role in terms of the outcome we are looking for, therefore you should have a basic formal certificate from a recognised institution. If you opt for Postgraduate Diploma, at least you should have a bachelors degree.
IGNITE IS FREE
By the kind courtesy of our sponsors, partners and other stakeholders, we bring Ignite 2023 to Female Founders who really need this opportunity at no cost. However, to keep participants committed throughout the programme, they are required to pay a $25 non-refundable commitment fee.
In-Person and Professional Qualifications are add-ons. Please check the subsidised fees below if interested.
Does Ignite Only Accept Agribusinesses?
Ignite’s focus is on Agribusiness. This may include food businesses, beauty oil & soap businesses, e commerce or anything else in-between.
Is Ignite Run Online Or In-Person
Ignite is run online with an optional two weeks in-person programme.
How Much Time Is Required?
Ignite requires a minimum of 15 hours of work per week.
Do I Need To Join Every Session?
Joining the sessions are mandatory, however, it is understood that founders and leaders may have emergencies or illness that may prevent them from joining one or two sessions. This must be communicated as early as possible to the Ignite team.
Is There A Fee?
Ignite is free for the women who really need this opportunity. However, there is a non-refundable commitment fee of $25. This is your skin in the game.
When And How Do I Pay My Commitment Fee?
You’re required to make payment immediately you are accepted into the programme in order to secure a spot.
Can Co-Founders Apply?
Individual founders and co-founders can apply to Ignite. Each co-founder applies separately.
Read more about Ignite: https://igniteafrika.org/ignite-2022/
To Apply: https://igniteafrika.org/apply/
