Applications are now open for the African Union EAN Fellowship Programme 2024. The African Union MSME Forum is Africa’s largest gathering of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
This year, the forum launches its inaugural cohort fellowship, which will provide innovative small businesses with access to funding, mentorship, and market opportunities, among other things, through a strategic approach.
The MSME Forum has three-facet objectives, namely:
- Enhance the capacity of MSMEs through training sessions on various topics offered by training partners;
- Establish a platform for policymakers and the private sector to interact, share knowledge, and formulate innovative proposals to bridge the financial gap for MSMEs and start-ups in Africa; and
- Facilitate regional and continental collaboration between private and public sector institutions, and financial entities, including local banks and multilateral development financial institutions, in supporting MSMEs.
Benefits
- Participation in the 3rd AU MSME Forum
- Intensive training
- Business Mentorship
- Access to funding opportunities Market access
- Networking
- Capacity building
Eligibility
- Open to registered MSME operating in Africa. Minimum of 2 years in operation.
- Active in one of the eligible sectors:
- Minerals
- Creatives
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing
- ICT
- Demonstrated potential for growth & job creation.
Application
The application deadline is July 26, 2024. Late applications will not be considered.
Apply here
For more information, visit African Union EAN Fellowship.
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