Apply Now: Venture Meda Cohort 3 – Startup Acceleration, Job Creation & Seed Support in Ethiopia

Venture Meda is a partnership between the Mastercard Foundation, the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, and iceaddis. The program strengthens digital platforms and supports startups working to solve local challenges and create jobs in Ethiopia.

Eligibility 

• Digital or e-commerce startups
• Must address local challenges and contribute to job creation
• Open to multiple sectors: digital services, agribusiness, logistics, hospitality, FMCG, healthcare, manufacturing, construction, creative industries, BPO, and social enterprises

Benefits 

• Six-month accelerator program
• Intensive workshops and advisory sessions
• One-to-one mentorship
• Investment readiness support
• Co-working space with Wi-Fi
• Visibility through demo days and networking events
• Seed funding package

Priority will be given to startups with a female co-founder/founder or those that create employment opportunities for women.