Now Accepting Applications: African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) Program for African Female Business Owners
The applications for Cohort 7 of the African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) open on 15 January 2024. This prestigious program offers a chance for female entrepreneurs from African countries to take their businesses to new heights. But hurry, as the application period is only two weeks long, closing on 28 January 2024.
Benefits
- Discover the African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative, a groundbreaking program that empowers 200 female entrepreneurs every year through a 12-month program
- It is a leadership and business management capacity building program for women entrepreneurs.
- Before you dive into the application process, make sure to explore AWEC’s Entrepreneur Essentials. These invaluable resources are tailored to support you at any stage of your business journey. Not only will they enhance your application skills, but they will also inspire you to assess and enhance your business, regardless of whether you decide to apply for the program or not.
Eligibility
- AWEC is highly sought after, with over 2,000 applications pouring in for just 200 program spots. The competition is fierce, but if you meet the eligibility criteria, you could be one of the lucky few to join this exclusive cohort.
- To be eligible, you must be a female entrepreneur from an African country.
- If you already own a for-profit business that has been operating for at least 2 years, with a minimum of 2 employees, full-time or part-time, then you’re on the right track.
- Remember, you must be the sole applicant from your business.
- However, if you’re an aspiring entrepreneur with a solid business plan but haven’t launched yet, you can still apply.
- Having a reliable internet connection with sufficient bandwidth for video calls over the 12-month program duration is essential.
- Additionally, you should have professional working proficiency in English, as it will be the primary language of communication throughout the program.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow your business and connect with like-minded women entrepreneurs. Mark your calendar and get ready to submit your application for Cohort 7 of AWEC!
Application
- The deadline to apply is 28 January 2024 at 11:59pm UTC.
- Please visit www.weareawec.org for more information.
- For program details and to apply visit the website
