A United Nations forum opened in Dubai, spotlighting entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment in a post-pandemic recovery as vehicles for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Held under the aegis of the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Dubai Expo 2020, it is the 4th edition of the bi-annual World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum (WEIF 2022), which is co-sponsored by the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)/Investment and Technology Promotion Offices (Bahrain). Dr. Hashim … [Read more...] about UN forum spotlights Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Investment key to achieving SDGs and resilient post-pandemic recovery
GET READY! 2022 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme launching on Jan 1. Apply for $5000 Funding, Mentorship, and Training
Once again The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is launching its 2022 Entrepreneurship Programme to identify, train, mentor and fund 2,500 young African women entrepreneurs. GET READY! The Application Window is opening on Jan 1 2022. The Entrepreneurship Programme is jointly launched under the partnership of The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and the European Union. This partnership is jointly co-financed by the European Union (EU), the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific State … [Read more...] about GET READY! 2022 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme launching on Jan 1. Apply for $5000 Funding, Mentorship, and Training
Africa: EUR 100m OeEB-EIB cooperation to uplift private sector COVID-19 resilience
Development Bank of Austria (OeEB) and European Investment Bank (EIB) join hands to launch a new EUR 100 million private sector financing initiative to support entrepreneurs and businesses most impacted by economic, health and social challenges triggered by COVID-19 across Africa. This is the first OeEB-EIB cooperation which will accelerate business investment, increase economic resilience to COVID-19 and create thousands of jobs. Gernot Blümel, Federal Minister of Finance of the Republic of … [Read more...] about Africa: EUR 100m OeEB-EIB cooperation to uplift private sector COVID-19 resilience
UNOPS soon to implement €30 million to improve Social Cohesion and Entrepreneurship
UNOPS will implement the €30 million, European Union-funded programme with Serbia's Ministry of European Integration. The programme will focus on improving social infrastructure and social cohesion, as well as on improving business infrastructure and encouraging entrepreneurship – including among women, young people and people in vulnerable groups. Ambassador Sem Fabrizi, Head of the European Union Delegation to Serbia said, “We strongly believe that micro, small and medium-sized enterprises … [Read more...] about UNOPS soon to implement €30 million to improve Social Cohesion and Entrepreneurship
CABEI approves US$250 million for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship initiative
The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has approved US$250 million for the "Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship" initiative as part of the "Emergency Support and Preparedness Program for COVID-19 and Economic Reactivation". The purpose of the "Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship" initiative is to provide sovereign-guaranteed resources to governments to finance projects that develop basic job and entrepreneurship skills for young people, increase their job and … [Read more...] about CABEI approves US$250 million for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship initiative
Coca-Cola supports Female Entrepreneurs through its 5by20 Programme in Africa
More than two million women in Africa have benefitted from the Coca-Cola Company’s 5by20 programme, the company announced recently as part of its International Women’s Month celebrations. According to the company, the 5by20 initiative enabled the economic empowerment of women entrepreneurs across Africa by providing access to business skills, financial services, and support networks. The company stated that the Coca-Cola Company and its partners are proud to celebrate exceeding Coke’s … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola supports Female Entrepreneurs through its 5by20 Programme in Africa
IDEX Fellowship Program for Socially-focused Enterprises Around The World
Are You Looking To Accelerate Your Career In Social Enterprise By The Combination Of Real Experience Coupled With Learning? IDEX Is Developing The Next Wave Of "Social Intrapreneurs" who will Support, Lead and Advance the work Of Socially-focused Enterprises Around the World! This Fellowship is for any professional from across the globe who wants to dive deep into the social impact sector and make the transition to social enterprise practitioner. It is a 6 month virtual program (approx. 8 - … [Read more...] about IDEX Fellowship Program for Socially-focused Enterprises Around The World
EIB and MFW support Micro-entrepreneurs with €2.7 million
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €2.7 million ($3.3 million) to Microfund for Women to boost the financing of micro-enterprises in Jordan during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The new financing is expected to support around 9 100 new beneficiaries, more than 90% of whom will be women. This new financing is a top-up of the €4.1 million ($5 million) financing agreement signed in November 2018 to provide microloans to micro-entrepreneurs running income-generating activities in … [Read more...] about EIB and MFW support Micro-entrepreneurs with €2.7 million
Rs 945-cr Seed Fund to back 3,600 Indian Entrepreneurs through Incubators
The Startup India Seed Fund, which has a target corpus of Rs 945 crore to be disbursed over five years in early-stage startups, is looking to support around 3,600 entrepreneurs through 300 incubators, according to its implementing body Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). These 3,600 entrepreneurs will represent DPIIT-registered startups across sectors and incorporated not more than two years ago at the time of applying for the scheme. The selected startups will be … [Read more...] about Rs 945-cr Seed Fund to back 3,600 Indian Entrepreneurs through Incubators
UNDP partners with Norrsken Foundation to support World’s most promising impact Start-ups
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Norrsken Foundation have jointly launched the global Impact Accelerator - a pre-seed accelerator investing in the best impact start-ups who contribute to solving the biggest challenges facing the world, including poverty, climate change and food security. A unique group of world-class entrepreneurs, leading investors and early-stage impact startups will gather for the Impact Accelerator. Among the mentors are more than 50 founders of … [Read more...] about UNDP partners with Norrsken Foundation to support World’s most promising impact Start-ups
