Deadline: 11th August, 2023
Are you an African tech startup interested in scaling to Europe?
ENRICH in Africa (EiA) has just launched its Africa to Europe scaling programme that aims to support high-potential African startups to scale into the European market.
The scaling programme is being implemented by Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), Africa’s largest pan-african hub, with a focus on enabling the startups to expand and access new markets in Europe and provide strategic socio-economic and environmental benefits.
Through a curated 4-month programme, the scaling programme will support African tech startups to scale their businesses to the European market by providing them with immersive knowledge sessions on the EU market, local market insights, tailored support, and mentorship. The scaling programme will also facilitate access to funding for the startups leveraging ENRICH in Africa Champions and CcHUB network in Europe.
Benefits
To apply for the ENRICH in Africa scaling programme, you should:
- 4 months tailored support to scale your tech startup to the European
market. - Access to market and industry insights fostering deeper
understanding of the European market needs and opportunities. - A one-week, on-site European market ecosystem immersion event
in Dublin, Ireland featuring knowledge sessions and networking with
mentors, advisors, potential partners, EiA Champions, media houses,
and key industry players in Europe. - Capacity building to strengthen your startup’s capacity to access
new markets and for investment readiness support. - Access to subject matter experts for feedback and strategic insights
on scaling your venture. - Designated mentor for guidance and support throughout the scaling
programme. - Facilitated access to funding from investors, venture capitalists and
European development finance institutions. - Connect and explore cross-border partnerships and collaborations
with European startups, corporates, ecosystem builders and key
stakeholders in the target market. - Be part of a strong community of African entrepreneurs scaling their
ventures and gain from networking opportunities, peer-to-peer
learning, and knowledge sharing.
Eligibility criteria:
To apply for the ENRICH in Africa scaling programme, you should:
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Be a registered entity incorporated in any country in Africa.
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Provide an innovative product and service that could address a pertinent European market problem.
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Have a strong business model with demonstrated traction in the
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African market.
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Have made a decision to scale to a specific European market with clearly defined market opportunities.
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Be able to communicate succinctly in English, both orally and in written form.
For more information and application.
