About the Westerwelle Young Founders Programme
The Westerwelle Young Founders Programme (YFP) is a six-month fellowship for 25 leaders from developing and emerging markets who are driving sustainable development.
Requirements:
— Citizenship or residency in a developing or emerging country.
— Founded a for-profit company focused on developing or emerging markets within the last five years.
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— Company has a scalable business model with revenue generation or initial external funding.
— Demonstrates disruptive qualities that enhance industry quality, impact, or inclusiveness.
— Proficient in English.
— Available for a digital kick-off conference and committed to six months of program activities.
Benefits of the Westerwelle Young Founders Programme:
The programme offers targeted support to scale ventures and enhance leadership abilities of founders.
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Kickoff Event: A two-day digital kickoff event is scheduled for mid-September 2024.
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Remote Program: From September 2024 to February 2025, Young Founders will receive six months of support, including a personal mentor, monthly peer learning sessions, expert workshops each month, and networking opportunities with corporations and investors.
Berlin Conference: The top ten performing Young Founders will receive invitations to a five-day conference in Berlin in June 2025.
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During this conference, founders will have the chance to pitch to investors, participate in workshops, attend networking events, and gain insights into the German startup scene.
Timeline:
— Application Deadline: Sunday, August 11, 2024, at 23:59 CET
— Interviews with Shortlisted Candidates: August 12–30
— Notification of All Applicants: Early September
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