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  Applications are currently ongoing for the WomHub Africa Innovation Fellowship (AIF) Program. This program is aimed at building the leadership and business development skills of African women who own and run engineering businesses. It is part of ongoing efforts by AIF, in partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering, to support women-owned STEM innovations.
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AIF 2024 will equip its fellows with the leadership and business development skills they need to scale and prepare for investments. It will run for 8 months, starting in November 2024. The first part of the program will be a virtual masterclass covering idea and business incubation, funding, leadership development, and pitch readiness.
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Benefits

Fellows of this program will enjoy the following benefits:
  • Access to a network of mentors and industry experts
  • Training in market access, product strategy, commercial models, and external factors
  • Dedicated workspace equipped with resources
  • Opportunity to pitch to potential investors
  • Showcase your innovation to an international audience
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Eligibility

This program is open to persons who meet these criteria:
  • Have a registered new or innovative STEM business idea or startup
  • Developed an engineering solution that will cater to the needs of people in sub-Saharan Africa
  • Commit to the program for its duration (November 2024-July 2025)
  • Must be a woman
  • Have a valid passport and be able to travel between February and May 2025
Applications remain open until October 23, 2024. If you would like to apply for this opportunity, you can do so HERE.
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This article was first published on 18th October 2024
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Ikenna Nwachukwu holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He loves to look at the world through multiple lenses- economic, political, religious and philosophical- and to write about what he observes in a witty, yet reflective style.

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