WIDU Local call #FoodCallEthiopia – Grant for entrepreneurs, September 29 2022
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Introduction
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!
WIDU.africa is one of the project that are applied in GIZ (German Government Official International Development Cooperation) and were offering two types of grant in collaboration with African diaspora.
Now WIDU launch the first Local Call to support entrepreneurs in food security sector.
Entrepreneurs who produce, process or help others to produce food (Farming (Poultry, Agri-services , Food processing, Nutritional health, Reduction of food waste, IT and data for food security ) can apply and If accepted, WIDU will multiply the entrepreneur’s private investment and grant them up to 150,000 ETB.
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What is food call
In response to the increased needs in terms of food security in Ethiopia and Kenya, 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.
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Who is Eligible to Apply
• Applicants need to hold the Ethiopian or Kenyan citizenship
• Applicants need to be 18+ years old
• Applicants need to either have an existing small business or a concrete business idea
If you meet these criteria, apply now!
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How are grant recipients selected?
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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What do selected entrepreneurs get through the #FoodCall?
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How does the application process work?
Applications can be submitted online from 26.09. to 31.11.2022
The application process is entirely online. If you have any difficulties with the online processes, please email us: [email protected]
After the closing of the application period, the most promising applications (50-100) will be selected. You will be informed of the decision by e-mail.
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