Westerwelle Foundation 2023 Young Founders Programme for Developing Countries for Fellowship

Eligibility Criteria

We are looking for entrepreneurs with high potential for impact and growth to become leaders of a sustainable future, with the following criteria:

• 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 ideally 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 the six months.

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Offered Benefits

The Westerwelle Young Founders Programme (YFP) is a six-month fellowship for 25 leaders uplifting emerging and developing markets towards a sustainable future. We offer targeted support to scale our founders’ ventures and develop their leadership abilities, with the following programme plan:

• Access to a global network of entrepreneurs
• Mentorship from industry experts
• Expert workshops for growth stage startups
• Opportunity for exposure to investors
• Chance to attend our conference in Berlin

Travel and accommodation for the Young Founders Conference will be covered by the Westerwelle Foundation. All fellows are expected to actively participate in the Young Founders Conference as well as in the scheduled mentoring calls.

Application Process

Go to Westerwelle Foundation on zfrmz.eu to apply

Required Documents:

• Your startup pitch deck
• Basic financial information (i.e. revenues, funding)
• Your LinkedIn profile and/or CV

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