The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs AWE DRC Call for Applications for Second Cohort 2025 (Fully-funded )

The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, in partnership with Groupe Utalii Kwetu, invites established female entrepreneurs aged 25-45 years living in Kinshasa, Kisangani, Lubumbashi, Goma, and Bukavu to apply for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs DR Congo (AWE DRC) program 2024. This is the second cohort of the AWE program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  

 

• Table of Content
• About Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) DRC
• AWE DRC Call for Applications for Second Cohort
• Aim and Benefits of AWE DRC Call for Applications for Second Cohort
• AWE DRC Call for Applications for Second Cohort Courses
• Requirements for AWE DRC Call for Applications for Second Cohort Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for AWE DRC Call for Applications for Second Cohort
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) DRC

AWE is the State Department’s flagship program supporting the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative (W-GDP), launched by White House Advisor Ivanka Trump in February, 2019 in Cote d’Ivoire. W-GDP has the ambitious goal of reaching 50 million women worldwide to fulfill their economic potential. Currently, AWE operates in more than 100 countries and has been rolled out in DR Congo in 2023. AWE DRC will help women entrepreneurs by providing them the knowledge, networks, and access they need to scale their businesses. It focuses on early stage and enterprising w... continue reading

AWE DRC Call for Applications for Second Cohort

Application Deadline	30 Sep 2024
Country to study	Congo
Type	Fellowship
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) DRC
Gender	Women

Aim and Benefits of AWE DRC Call for Applications for Second Cohort

The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is a U.S. Department of State program operating in over 100 countries. AWE DRC is the DRC Chapter implemented by Groupe Utalii Kwetu, a non-profit organization.

Program Highlights:

• Comprehensive training: Six months of guided formal training and mentorship.
• Networking opportunities: Connect with like-minded women entrepreneurs.
• Pitch competition: Showcase your business idea and win grant funding.
• Global exposure: Potential to travel to Harvard University for advanced training.

AWE DRC Call for Applications for Second Cohort Courses

• Entrepreneurship

Requirements for AWE DRC Call for Applications for Second Cohort Qualification

• Established Congolese female entrepreneurs aged 25-45 with post-revenue businesses.
• Intermediate understanding of English.
• Resident of Kinshasa, Kisangani, Lubumbashi, Bukavu, or Goma.
• Commitment of six hours per week for six months (December 2024 – May 2025).
• Basic computer skills and access to internet and email.

 

Interview date, Process and Venue for AWE DRC Call for Applications for Second Cohort

This AWE DRC call for applications is an exclusive opportunity for female entrepreneurs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo!

Training Details:

• Hybrid format: Online and in-person at American Spaces in participating cities.
• Dates: Late November 2024 – late April 2025.

Application Deadline

September 30, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) DRC on awedrc.com to apply

Watch our AWE DRC short documentary to hear from past participants and learn more about the program.

Deadline: September 30, 2024

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your business and connect with a global network of women entrepreneurs.Please also share this AWE DRC call for applications to your network.

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