SHE by Spark* is a powerful opportunity for passionate female impact entrepreneurs in Kenya who are at the early stages of building businesses and organisations that exist to make a difference for women and girls. If you are successful in your application you:
– ATTEND THE SPARK* ACCELERATOR – An intensive five day live-in workshop in Nairobi where you join a small group of Spark* Changemakers and access world class entrepreneurship training designed to help you focus your business and accelerate the growth of your venture and its social impact.
– ACCESS THE SPARK* SUPPORT NETWORK – Beyond the accelerator you receive ongoing training and support from Spark* and we connect you to experts and professionals who can help you as you launch and grow your business. Specifically we provide you with three years of access to graphic designers, website creators, business coaches, mentors, research assistants, lawyers and accountants (all super helpful for you as an entrepreneur working to grow your venture). You also have the opportunity to continually apply for small grants (approximately 15,000 – 20,000 KSH) to help you overcome barriers and test ideas to grow the impact or sustainability of your venture.
– ACCESS POWERFUL CONNECTIONS – Spark* is an official pipeline partner with a number of powerful organisations that can help you scale a proven impact enterprise including Ashoka, Echoing Green and the Unreasonable Institute as well as impact investors to help you raise capital. We can prepare you for these opportunities and make connections for you.
We are looking for female Kenyan Impact Entrepreneurs who:
– Have already launched an enterprise that is already making a difference in the lives of tens of women and/or girls living in poverty in Kenya.
– Want to scale their enterprise to impact many more women and girls.
Please note: We are open to all business structures. For-profit companies are welcome to apply if they are improving the lives of women and girls in Kenya.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 1st June 2016
