Call For Applications: African Union Enterprise African Network (EAN) Fellowship Program 2024

The African Union MSME Forum is the continent’s largest gathering of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. This year, the forum launches its inaugural cohort fellowship, which will empower innovative small businesses with access to funding opportunities, mentorship, and market opportunities, among many others in a strategic approach.

The MSME Forum has three-facet objectives, namely:

• Enhance the capacity of MSMEs through training sessions on various topics offered by training partners;
• Establish a platform for policymakers and the private sector to interact, share knowledge, and formulate innovative proposals to bridge the financial gap for MSMEs and start-ups in Africa; and
• Facilitate regional and continental collaboration between private and public sector institutions, and financial entities, including local banks and multilateral development financial institutions, in supporting MSMEs.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to registered MSME operating in Africa. Minimum of 2 years in operation.
• Active in one of the eligible sectors:
  • Minerals
  • Creatives
  • Agriculture
  • Manufacturing
  • ICT
• Demonstrated potential for growth & job creation.

Benefits:

• Participation in the 3rd AU MSME Forum
• Intensive training
• Business Mentorship
• Access to funding opportunities Market Access
• Networking
• Capacity building

Deadline: July 26, 2024

Click HERE to Apply