The Orange Social Venture Prize, which aims to encourage startups that use innovation to fuel development on the African continent, is being extended to the Middle East and, this year, includes a Special Cultural Content Prize. In its 6 years of existence, the Orange Social Venture Prize has been exceedingly successful, with some 2,600 projects received. …
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In sub-Saharan Africa, far too many mothers and children needlessly die from complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Are you an entrepreneur providing health care products and services to mothers and children? We want to help you and your organization, so that you can positively impact even more lives. Join us to receive custom business development …
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Seed West Africa is accepting applications for their next session (cohort seven) which begins in September 2016. Open to business owners based in West Africa, the program will be held in Cote D’Ivoire, Senegal, Nigeria, Benin and Ghana throughout the month of May. The Stanford Seed Transformation Program addresses the needs of founders/senior leaders in developing economies …
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Our focus will be the ongoing needs and challenges facing women business leaders in the Asia-Pacific region. It will be centered on the theme \”Women\’s Advancement in Growing Economies\” and will underscore the critical function that women in the region can play in moving their nations forward economically, highlighting the role of women as drivers …
What is the AWP Network Photo Competition? The AWP Network believes that any African anywhere in the world can make a difference and an impact in their local community. Our goal is to engage young Africans anywhere in the world and under the age of 30. You do not have to wait until you go …
Most major corporations struggle with developing a business strategy that works in Africa. Fifty percent (50%) of business leaders do not believe they have a winning strategy to begin with and almost all report missing major opportunities in the market. About two-thirds of business executives say that their company’s capabilities don’t support the way they …
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The Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® awards aims to honour, benefit, and uplift South African SMEs. The competition celebrates excellence in entrepreneurship, serving as an inspiration to others to succeed in the world of business. Entrepreneurs who enter may be considered for the following categories in the Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of …
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This competition is dedicated to finding local power project developers with credible renewable energy projects in Africa who need access to funding, technical experience, and expertise to bring their plans to life. ACF 2016 is leading the way in demonstrating and supporting the type of renewable energy projects that will help meet Africa’s massive and …
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The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) plans to host its annual conference and exhibition from September 21st to 23rd, 2016 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel. Founded by Irene Ochem, AWIEF is a Pan-African initiative and platform created to bring attention and focus to the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit the African woman possesses while …
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The Other Festival is a one-day event put together by the WIE Network celebrating female makers and creators. The event will showcase the emerging pioneers of this generation, the women who are redefining how to do business, setting their own rules and pushing boundaries. Next wave inventors, storytellers, founders, artists. The event is produced by Live …
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