The IGNITE Food Systems Challenge is a first of its kind initiative to support South Sudanese entrepreneurs and their businesses. The Challenge will provide a platform for youth to pitch and showcase their businesses to win both financial and technical support. With this program, WFP, UNDP and its partners seek to foster an enabling environment for start-ups and SMEs in South Sudan to scale into commercially viable businesses that contribute to the economy while creating a positive impact in society by addressing different gaps in the food system.
WORTH
- Funding: Apply to receive up to $40,000 in equity-free funding
- Access to WFP & our Partners: Teams will work with WFP, UNDP, and our expert entrepreneur support partners
- Bespoke, Flexible Support: You’ll have the chance to request specific support on what your business needs most, with a bespoke curriculum and direct connections with experts and mentors to troubleshoot challenges your business is facing to scale
- Networking and exposure: Teams will be able to tap into and leverage our strong network of public, private, and government partners, and the power of our combined brands.
ELIGIBILITY
- Have a valid business license for operating in South Sudan.
- Have annual revenue turnover of at least 5,000 USD equivalent for the previous year
- Be at least 3 full-time working members/ founders dedicated to the business.
- At least 50% of the senior management/ founding team is from South Sudan.
- Based and operating in South Sudan.
DEADLINE: December 15 2021
To apply and for more information visit here