Nedbank And Africa Women Innovation And Entrepreneurship Forum Partner For The Fourth Cohort Of The Awief Growth Accelerator

Applications are invited from dynamic and innovative female entrepreneurs for the AWIEF Growth Accelerator 2021 cohort.Why join the programme?After six months of hard work and being challenged, as part of the AWIEF Growth Accelerator cohort, you will be ready to tell your story and showcase your business to the world. The programme offers:

Three two-day bootcamps.Masterclasses: international expert-led sessions covering all scaling fundamentals.One-on-one tailored mentorship and leadership coaching.Corporate partners: connection to corporates in your industry for valuable partnership opportunities, and as customers.Access to investors: get connected to opportunities with Nedbank and active VCs, impact and angel investors looking to invest in African women-led ventures.Pitch n GrowÔ: Demo day/pitching event at the 7th annual AWIEF Conference and Awards (AWIEF2021) scheduled to take place on 2nd and 3rd December 2021.

Free delegate pass to AWIEF2021 conference sessions. Applications are invited from dynamic and innovative female entrepreneurs for the AWIEF Growth Accelerator 2021 cohort.

Join the AWIEF Community and alumni growth programme: unmatched access to a pan-African and global network and peer connection to other women entrepreneurs, continued online post-programme support, e-learning, events, and tailored introductions.

EligibilityBusinesses must be:

South African Exempt Micro Enterprises (EMEs) or Qualifying Small Enterprises (QSEs); at least 50% female black-owned.in a post-revenue phase.scalable and innovative ventures.in operation for not less than three years.owned or led by ambitious and committed women entrepreneurs.seeking investment or funding to scale.

TimelineApplications open: 10 May 2021Applications close: 14 June 2021Recruitment: 15 – 30 June 2021Accelerator starts: 12th July 2021Culminating event: Pitch n GrowÔ during AWIEF2021 Conference, 2nd and 3rd December 2021What past AWIEF Growth Accelerator participants say:“The AWIEF Growth Accelerator was an incredibly inspiring, safe and supportive environment, and was particularly useful during our sudden, rapid growth phase.”“My business is growing and it’s thanks to AWIEF. Thank you for the tools, drive, and confidence to accelerate my company to new heights.”Watch the video showcasing a past AWIEF Growth Accelerator participant: https://bit.ly/3xYdWjkTo submit application for AWIEF Growth Accelerator 2021 cohort, please follow this link: http://bit.ly/AWIEFGrowthAccelerator21