WIDU FoodCallEthiopia 2022 for Ethiopian & Kenyan Entrepreneurs
WIDU invites suitably qualified and eligible Ethiopian and Kenyan Entrepreneurs in the nutritious food and agricultural production sector to submit their applications to be considered for grants and coaching programs under the #FoodCall. See the program details below and submit your application form now.
About WIDU
In response to the increased needs in terms of food security in Ethiopia, WIDU is now launching a #FoodCall through which micro businesses or business ideas that contribute to sufficient, safe, and/or nutritious food and agricultural production can get grants and coaching.
Are you an entrepreneur running a micro or small enterprise that contributes to sufficient, safe, and/or nutritious food and agricultural production in Ethiopia? Or do you have a clear idea and an implementation strategy for a business that you would like to start? Then the new WIDU Local Call: #FoodCallEthiopia is your opportunity to scale up or start off your business
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Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants need to hold the Ethiopian citizenship
- Applicants need to be 18+ years old
- Applicants need to either have an existing small business or a concrete business idea
Criteria for Selection
There are multiple selection criteria that will be taken into consideration:
- Impact on food security and nutrition
- Overall quality of application (completeness, coherence, etc.)
- Employment creation
- Creation of income
- Degree of innovation
Female entrepreneurs are specifically encouraged to apply.
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Benefits of WIDU FoodCallEthiopia
- Ethiopian and Kenyan entrepreneurs, who fulfill the requirements can apply online. 50-100 applicants will be selected to receive a WIDU grant and business coaching.
- The grant amount is calculated by multiplying your investment by 2.5
- Example 1 (minimum amounts): For your investment of 14.000 ETB, you will receive 35.000 ETB as a grant.
- Example 2 (maximum amounts): For your investment of 55.000 ETB, you will receive 137.500 ETB as a grant.
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How to Apply for WIDU FoodCallEthiopia 2022
Interested and eligible candidates should submit their application form online via the WIDU FoodCallEthiopia application portal here before the application closing date.
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Application Closing Date
The deadline to apply is November 31st.
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