The Citizens and Diaspora Directorate (CIDO) of the African Union Commission invites African and Diaspora entrepreneurs to participate in the Scaling Up Your Business Bootcamp to be held from April 27th – 29th in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A unique opportunity for entrepreneurs with an African Diaspora background whose businesses have outgrown the start-up phase and are looking to transition into full-scale operations with the right financial and technical capacity support. The Bootcamp offers fifteen African and Diaspora Small and Medium Size Entrepreneurs an opportunity to acquire the tools to bring their businesses to scale through an intensive program consisting of training, self-learning, advisory services, and mentoring. In the three days, participants gain the necessary skills to:

• Remodel their business plan for growth in a lean way
• Analyze the gaps between now and their planned future
• Present their ideas to potential partners or clients in a concise/ visual manner (Business Canvas)
• Mobilize resources (finance, know how, networks)
• Be a Role Model to other SME entrepreneurs

In addition, this program enables participants to meet with seasoned entrepreneurs and mentors to expand their network. In order to apply, kindly click here for detailed instructions.

The Next Einstein Forum (NEF), Africa’s global forum for science, is pleased to announce the Call for Applications to the 3rd Class of NEF Fellows.

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With this two-year Fellowship, NEF Fellows are afforded the opportunity of presenting their work at the NEF Spotlight Sessions of the Global Gathering, the next being in March 2020 in Nairobi, Kenya. Full details can be found at nef.org/fellows and inquiries could be submitted to fellows@nef.org.

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The Emerging Institutions Fellowship Program (EIFP) (Africa Fellowship) provides hands-on service opportunities for young business and development professionals from around the world at Africa’s leading for-profit and nonprofit firms. It is designed to match financial capital invested in emerging African businesses with the human capital needed to take these institutions to scale.

Who are Emerging Institution Fellows?
Fellows come to the EIFP with a diverse set of backgrounds and skills set. At a minimum, all fellows are required to have an undergraduate degree, a commitment to excellence, be 35 years or less and be fluent in English. Host organizations may also designate other specific skill requirements for their Fellows. Other requirements include:

• Two to ten years of professional experience
• MBA candidate or early to mid-level professional with interest in/familiarity with emerging markets
• Professional background in business, management consulting, strategy, finance, and social enterprise and international development
• Interest in building a career in Africa after the fellowship

Benefits of Emerging Institutions Fellows
LDI Africa through its EIFP recruits organizations that are doing excellent work particularly in the financial and investment industries across Africa. Partners range from mid-level to large global institutions; with capital investment of $200,000 and above. While working with their organization, Fellows enjoy the following benefits and more;

• Experience the growth of Africa’s most innovative businesses
• Exposure to emerging markets
• Paid positions, housing and travel
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Potential consulting, employment and seed capital investment after fellowship
• Entry into the global LDI Africa network

For more information and deadlines, visit: www.ldiafrica.org/africa-fellowship