Women Entrepreneurs in Ethiopia, Apply for the ElevateHER Accelerator by Venture Meda

Venture Meda has launched ElevateHER, a dynamic accelerator program designed to support early-stage, women-led startups in Ethiopia. If you're a women entrepreneur selling products through digital platforms (social media or online marketplaces) and are ready to level up with expert mentorship, tailored support, and access to investment opportunities this is for you.

Benefits 

• Seed funding 
• Hands-on mentorship and coaching
• Business and product development support
• Investment readiness training

Who can Apply 

• Women-led startups based in Ethiopia
• Founders aged 18–35
• Early-stage businesses with high growth potential
• Businesses should be generating revenue for at least six months, with three months of profitability 
• All sectors such as fintech, EdTech, logistics, health, service, retail are eligible. The business has to be tech-enabled or must use a digital platform

Venture Meda is a five-year initiative designed to empower Ethiopia's entrepreneurs in the digital economy. With the support of the Mastercard Foundation, the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, and iceaddis, it aims to create dignified employment for over 56,000 young adults.