About

Funding Provider: iVenture Africa? Afrilabs iVenture Africa is an entrepreneur support organization dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among youth and women in East and South Africa. They provide business development services and facilitate venture capital sourcing for promising early-stage startups. Over the past decade, iVenture Africa has collaborated with various multinational organizations, including the American Refugee Committee, Danish Refugee Council, and United Nations Capital Development Fund, as well as Ugandan entities like the National Social Security Fund, Outbox, Hive Colab, Makerere University, and Makerere University Business School. ? iVenture Africa supports early-stage startups led by youth and women in East and South Africa. Their programs aim to promote innovation and entrepreneurship within local communities, utilizing evidence-based approaches and leveraging the experience of seasoned entrepreneurs and educators to guide new business ventures toward sustainability. ? iVenture Africa accepts applications for their programs on a rolling basis. Interested entrepreneurs are encouraged to reach out directly through their official website to inquire about current opportunities and application procedures.?

Eligibility

• Geographical Focus: Startups based in East and South Africa.
• Sector Focus: Open to various sectors, with an emphasis on innovative and sustainable business models.
• Stage of Development: Early-stage startups seeking business development support and venture capital sourcing.
• Leadership: Enterprises led by youth and women entrepreneurs.