The LEAP Africa Social Innovators Program (SIP) is designed to build the leadership and entrepreneurial skills of young social entrepreneurs and enable them to succeed in their quest to transform their societies positively. The program, an accelerator fellowship, will enhance the ability of young social enterprises to connect with valuable partners, secure much-needed funding, and expand their sphere of impact.
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This program will aid nascent social enterprises through training, mentorship and advisory services. It will also connect them to potential global partners and networks, and expose their work to the world through conferences and media coverage.
Since it began in 2013, LEAP Africa’s Social Innovators Fellowship Program has trained more than 200 fellows in 8 countries. The top-performing fellows in the latest cohort will win awards and receive recognition for their work.
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Benefits
Participants in the LEAP Africa SIP could benefit from it in the following ways:
- Stand the chance of winning one of these awards:
- Most Outstanding Fellows Awards, given to three fellows that record significant growth in their enterprise in the course of the program
- Dr Pamela Hartigan Prize for an alumnus that has achieved significant growth and impact in their focus area
- Mr Seyi Bickersteth Prize for Financial Accountability
- All participants who attend the program’s physical workshop will receive reimbursements for the travel expense they incur
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Eligibility
LEAP Africa expects applicants to meet these criteria:
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of an African country
- A founder or cofounder of a social enterprise that has been active for at least a year
- Should be between 18 and 35 years old by February 20, 2023
- Must be willing and able to fully commit to the program, which will take place between February 20 and October 26, 2023 (with 12 hours of learning per month), including an in-person visit that may happen late in June or early in July
Applications will remain open until December 22, 2022.
If you would like to apply for the LEAP Africa Social Innovators Fellowship Program, click here.
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