The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa B.I.S (Business. Idea. Startup) Grant awards $25,000 to Africans with innovative ideas, brilliant startups and growing businesses.
Whether it’s just an idea or an established business, the programme is structured to assist you access funds.
Target Audience
Citizens from 54 member countries of the African Union.
Grant Prize
5,000 participants would be selected to receive a grant of $25,000 in cash and $10,000 in training.
Eligibility
Participants must be between the ages of 16 – 65 and should have a valid national means of identification.
Selection Criteria
Criteria used in evaluating applications and awarding grants include:
Financials: How our grant funds would really contribute to the growth of your idea, startup or business.
Integrity: Your application should be filled with acurate information as we often verify applicant claims.
Team: Explain why you or your team (if any) is best equipped to execute your idea, startup or business.
Broader Impact: During the interview, share how our grant funds would impact your society at large.
Must-Have Requirements
Age: Applicant must be above the age of 16 years and below 65 years.
Citizenship: Applicant must be a bona fide citizen of an African country.
Education: Applicant must have at least completed secondary or high school education.
Conferencing Tool: Applicant must have a close-by device to initiate a video conferencing call.
For more information about this opportunity and to apply, visit the official website here.
