Westerwelle Young Founders Program Autumn for Young Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries
The Westerwelle Young Founders Programme (YFP) is a six-month fellowship for 25 leaders uplifting emerging and developing markets towards a sustainable future. The program offers targeted support to scale the founders ventures and develop their leadership abilities. The program offers a 2-day kick-off the program, a remote mentorship program, and a 5-day conference in Berlin for the 10 top founders. Travel and accommodation costs are covered by the Westerwelle Foundation.
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Application Requirements
You must have recently (within the previous five years) founded a profitable business devoted to foreign or emerging markets. Your business has a scalable business plan that, ideally, has already generated income or attracted the first round of outside capital. You or your company have revolutionary capabilities that can improve the industry's caliber, influence, or inclusivity. You must have a solid grasp of the English language; You must be able to schedule a time to take part in program activities for the next six months and must be available to attend the digital kick-off conference.
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Required Documents
Not specified.
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Funding Specifications
<p>Not specified.</p>
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Application Steps
Click on the apply button on the bottom left page of the website https://westerwelle-foundation.com/programs/young-founders-program/ to be directed to an online application form. The applications must be open for you to apply.
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Remote Programme: The Young Founders receive six months of support including a personal mentor, monthly peer mentoring sessions, monthly expert workshops, and networking opportunities with corporates and investors.
Berlin Conference: The ten best performing Young Founders are invited for a five-day conference in Mai 2023. During this conference, the founders will have the opportunity to pitch in front of investors, participate in workshops, join networking events and get insights into the German start-up scene.
Travel and accommodation for the Young Founders Conference will be covered by the Westerwelle Foundation. All fellows are expected to actively participate in the Young Founders Conference as well as in the scheduled mentoring calls.
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