Applications for the Circular Economy Incubator and Accelerator are officially open!
WomHub understands the global shift towards building a more just, equitable and sustainable world. Both The Circular Economy Incubator and Accelerator are designed using our experience in supporting South African women ecopreneurs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing (STEM), running bootcamps, investing in start-ups and building entrepreneurship pipelines.
The Circular Economy Accelerator (CEA) brings together 25 South African women ecopreneurs with later-stage businesses and products to further their growth in the circular or green economy mandate. Founders with validated green and eco products at market that are looking to accelerate their growth, market share and product strength should apply to The Circular Economy Accelerator. #CEA2023 aims to strengthen, accelerate and support the growth of women founded businesses in the circular economy through the provision of an entrepreneurial acceleration programme & thematic expert support.
The Circular Economy Accelerator is a nine-month hybrid programme that kicks off in August 2023. The programme is designed to incorporate a holistic approach to acceleration including founder support and health, an in-person venture clinic, a series of thematic masterclasses, mentoring sessions and a thematic engineers expert council. The eight month acceleration journey will host two in-person events, the Venture Clinic and Demo Day. The Venture Clinic prepares you for your acceleration journey and marks as the start for the masterclass series focused on business growth, strategic product development, mentorship, and networking. The accelerator culminates in May 2024 with a Demo Day that will provide you, as one of South Africa’s ecopreneurs, with an opportunity to pitch to and hear from investors in the African start-up green ecosystem.
Key dates to consider:
Benefits:
Eligibility:
Selection Process:
WomHub understands the global shift towards building a more just, equitable and sustainable world. Both The Circular Economy Incubator and Accelerator are designed using our experience in supporting South African women ecopreneurs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing (STEM), running bootcamps, investing in start-ups and building entrepreneurship pipelines.
The Circular Economy Accelerator (CEA) brings together 25 South African women ecopreneurs with later-stage businesses and products to further their growth in the circular or green economy mandate. Founders with validated green and eco products at market that are looking to accelerate their growth, market share and product strength should apply to The Circular Economy Accelerator. #CEA2023 aims to strengthen, accelerate and support the growth of women founded businesses in the circular economy through the provision of an entrepreneurial acceleration programme & thematic expert support.
The Circular Economy Accelerator is a nine-month hybrid programme that kicks off in August 2023. The programme is designed to incorporate a holistic approach to acceleration including founder support and health, an in-person venture clinic, a series of thematic masterclasses, mentoring sessions and a thematic engineers expert council. The eight month acceleration journey will host two in-person events, the Venture Clinic and Demo Day. The Venture Clinic prepares you for your acceleration journey and marks as the start for the masterclass series focused on business growth, strategic product development, mentorship, and networking. The accelerator culminates in May 2024 with a Demo Day that will provide you, as one of South Africa’s ecopreneurs, with an opportunity to pitch to and hear from investors in the African start-up green ecosystem.
Key dates to consider:
- August: Programme onboarding
- September: Founder health and self-support
- October to March: Online thematic masterclass series
- April: Engineers expert council
- May: Pitch Clinic and in-person Demo Day
Benefits:
- Deeper knowledge of the circular economy, zero waste and building a stronger, scalable and more sustainable business.
- 12 month WomHub membership giving you access to our state-of-the-art coworking hubs in Cape Town and Johannesburg
- Access to one-on-one mentorship and Venture Clinics and Engineers Expert Council with Circular Economy subject matter experts.
- Founder self-support
- Exposure to investors in the African landscape through the in-person Demo Day event.
- Interaction with fellow ecopreneurs in South Africa.
Eligibility:
- WomHub will select 25 ecopreneurs within STEM, as part of the Circular Economy Incubator.
- Applications are open to ecopreneurs who identify as women with businesses in South Africa.
- Applicants must have businesses with a drive and passion towards zero waste and sustainable consumption / production.
- Applicants must be able to commit for the nine month programme commencing on the 31st of August 2023 and ending on the 31st May 2024.
Selection Process:
- Applications must be completed through the online form.
- The deadline for submission of completed applications is 6th August 2023, 23h59 SAST.
- An expert panel will screen and shortlist applicants. Successful applicants will be contacted by the 11th August 2023 for a follow on interview.
- Further details regarding the programme delivery will be communicated directly to successful applicants.
For queries, email: [email protected]