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 Incubator (CEI) brings together 25 South African women ecopreneurs with early-stage business ideas to advance the circular or green economy mandate. Founders with validated products at market, that are now looking to include a circular economy lens and improve their eco-impact, are also welcome to apply to The Circular Economy Incubator for the early stage incubation of their circular or green economy products. #CEI2023 aims to develop the women founded businesses in the circular economy and provide entrepreneurial incubation & mentorship support.
The Circular Economy Incubator (CEI) is an eight month hybrid programme that kicks off in September 2023. The incubator is designed to incorporate a holistic approach to incubation including founder support and health, an in-person venture clinic, a series of thematic masterclasses, mentoring sessions and expert councils. The eight month incubation journey will host two in-person events, the Venture Clinic and Demo Day. The Venture Clinic prepares you for your incubation journey and marks as the start for the masterclass series focused on idea and business incubation, strategic product development, mentorship, and networking. The incubator 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:
Applications must be completed online, see application button below and #ApplyNow!
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 Incubator (CEI) brings together 25 South African women ecopreneurs with early-stage business ideas to advance the circular or green economy mandate. Founders with validated products at market, that are now looking to include a circular economy lens and improve their eco-impact, are also welcome to apply to The Circular Economy Incubator for the early stage incubation of their circular or green economy products. #CEI2023 aims to develop the women founded businesses in the circular economy and provide entrepreneurial incubation & mentorship support.
The Circular Economy Incubator (CEI) is an eight month hybrid programme that kicks off in September 2023. The incubator is designed to incorporate a holistic approach to incubation including founder support and health, an in-person venture clinic, a series of thematic masterclasses, mentoring sessions and expert councils. The eight month incubation journey will host two in-person events, the Venture Clinic and Demo Day. The Venture Clinic prepares you for your incubation journey and marks as the start for the masterclass series focused on idea and business incubation, strategic product development, mentorship, and networking. The incubator 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:
- September: Programme onboarding
- October: Founder health and self-support
- November to April: Online thematic masterclass series
- May: Pitch Clinic and in-person Demo Day
Benefits:
- Increased knowledge of circular economy, zero waste and building a better 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 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 eight month programme commencing on the 4th of October 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 13th August 2023, 23h59 SAST.
- An expert panel will screen and shortlist applicants. Successful applicants will be contacted by the 18th August 2023 for a follow on interview.
- Further details regarding the programme delivery will be communicated directly to successful applicants.
Applications must be completed online, see application button below and #ApplyNow!
If you would like to be part of a Circular Economy Programme but feel you no longer early stage, please do also look at The Circular Economy Accelerator.
For queries, email: cei@womeng.org
For queries, email: cei@womeng.org