Are you a woman entrepreneur in Tropical Africa looking to scale your business and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals? The fifth edition of the BIC Africa Acceleration Programme for women Entrepreneurs is now open for applications!
This program supports established, post-revenue women entrepreneurs with registered businesses and operational teams, across all sectors. The program runs from April to July 2025 and combines online training, group coaching, individual exercises, and networking sessions.
Through a six-module online course, four group coaching sessions, and two networking events, 30 selected women entrepreneurs will gain valuable skills and connections. They will also be integrated into the BIC Africa Women Acceleration alumnae network and benefit from further market linkage opportunities.
Who is it for?
- Women founders/owners (18+) of established businesses (registered for at least one year) with an operational team and strong growth potential.
- Based in Sub-Saharan Africa (Angola, Comoros, Ethiopia, Madagascar, and Somalia are target countries).
- Available to participate in online sessions for approximately 2 hours per week between April and July 2025.
- Possess a good working knowledge of English.
What you’ll get
- 6 online interactive training modules (1.5 hours each) on key business topics.
- 4 online group coaching sessions (1.5 hours each) focused on leadership, finance, storytelling, and time management.
- 2 networking sessions.
- Access to support documents and session recordings.
- Integration into the BIC Africa Community of women entrepreneurs.
- Opportunities for one-on-one mentoring and business awards.
- A certificate of recognition upon successful completion.
Why apply?
- Explore growth and scaling strategies for your business.
- Assess team competencies and adapt your business model for growth.
- Articulate your social value proposition and contribution to the SDGs.
- Gain access to sector-specific experts.
- Join a vibrant community of women entrepreneurs.
- Connect with BIC Africa and the European Business Innovation Centre Network (EBN).
How to apply?
- Ensure you have a Google account.
- Complete the online application form: https://forms.gle/maVWT94916p9LnnZ9
- Prepare and upload a Pitch Deck using the provided template: https://shorturl.at/CEHEK
- Upload your CV.
Don't miss this opportunity to accelerate your business growth and connect with a powerful network of women entrepreneurs!
