Agri-Tech Conecta by Platform Entrepreneurship Hub
About the program
Agri Tech Conecta is a business incubation program that aims to help farmers in Africa solve problems hindering their growth through the use of innovative technological solutions. To do this, we are looking for 35 innovative early-stage agri-tech businesses that will benefit from our 6-month online incubation programme.
To promote trade between African countries through building continental ecosystems, each business has to have a team member/co-founder that is originally from another African country. These businesses will further develop the viability of their idea, following a clear structure and receiving weekly support from a volunteer mentor and incubation team to guide them through the process.
All entrepreneurs will be paired with volunteer mentors to get the support they need in creating sustainable businesses that make a positive impact in Africa.
After completing the programme, they will be able to download an executive summary of their business plan and use it to present to potential investors.
What requirements must be met?
- Entrepreneur in early-stage phase (idea, proof of concept, PMV, prototype, or early stage startup/small business) in the following sectors:
- Agriculture
- Agri-tech
- Living and/or willingness to start business in Gauteng.
- Able to Speak English.
- Able to dedicate 6-8 hours per week to the program over the 4/5 months (work on platform, 1:1 mentoring, optional cohort sessions)
- Access to computer or mobile phone with regular and stable internet access (it is preferable to use the computer) and Basic digital fluency.
- Motivated to establish and validate a business plan and a feasibility model through structured pedagogy and access to mentoring. Acquire entrepreneurship know-how, access to a network of local and global entrepreneurs.
- Age and level of education not importantBasic English language skills (read and write).
- Preference will be given to applicants from the African continent.
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DEADLINE: DEC 7, 2023
Join as a mentor and help entrepreneurs in South Africa achieve success!
We are looking for mentors who are committed to joining our incubation program. If you have a passion for entrepreneurship, have at least 5 years of professional experience and are committed to reviewing and monitoring your entrepreneur’s work before mentoring meetings, we want you to join us! We envision a fair, efficient and meritocratic society where innovation belongs to everyone. Sign up today and help South Africa’s next generation of entrepreneurs succeed!
What requirements must you have to mentor?
- Professionals with 3-5 years of professional experience post academic years who are passionate about guiding and supporting early stage entrepreneurs structure and validate their businesses ideas.
- A plus is if they are migrants or refugees themselves or Agri-preneurs , yet not a ‘must-have’.
Program Timeline
Start the hybrid incubation experience with mentoring sessions, working tools and structured development. You will have 5 months to complete the incubation cycle and develop your validated business plan.
- You will work weekly with your personal mentor in one-on-one sessions to go through the 8 business modules.
You will have the incubation team on hand at all times to answer any questions you may have. - You will finish the programme developing a business plan and executive summary ready to present to potential investors.
Do you have any questions about the program?
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