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    Apply for the Westerwelle Foundation’s International Fellowship “Young Founders Programme”

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    Name of the Event: Westerwelle Young Founders Programme

    Duration: 6 months

    Date: September 2024 – February 2025

    Mode: Remote

    Place: 5-day conference in Berlin

    Last Date of Application: 11 August 2024

    Link to Apply:

    The Westerwelle Young Founders Programme (YFP) is a six-month fellowship for 25 leaders uplifting emerging and developing markets towards a sustainable future.

    • Kick-Off Event: A two-day digital kick-off event will take place in mid-September 2024.

    • Remote Programme: From September 2024 to February 2025, the Young Founders will receive six months of support including a personal mentor, monthly peer learning sessions, monthly expert workshops and networking opportunities with corporates and investors.

    • Berlin Conference: The ten best-performing Young Founders will be invited to a five-day conference in Berlin in June 2025. During this conference, the founders will have the opportunity to pitch in front of investors, participate in workshops, join networking events and gain insights into the German start-up scene.

    Selection Criteria

    • You are a citizen or resident of a developing or emerging country.

    • You have recently (in the last five years) started a for-profit company focused on developing or emerging markets.

    • Your company possesses a scalable business model that has generated revenue or secured a first round of external funding.

    • You or your business possesses disruptive qualities that can increase the quality, impact or inclusiveness of the industry.

    • You possess a good working knowledge of English.

    • You are available to attend the digital kick-off conference and can make time to participate in programme activities for six months.

    Interviews with shortlisted candidates: 12 – 30 August

    Notification of all applicants: Early September

    We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at – office@westerwelle-foundation.com

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