My Opinion | May 03,2024
Jul 24 , 2024
Jasiri is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Jasiri Talent Investor Program Cohort 7. Aspiring entrepreneurs from Rwanda, Ethiopia and Kenya are invited to apply for this unique opportunity to turn their innovative ideas into high-impact ventures.
Application Period: July 17, 2024 - October 17, 2024
Jasiri is dedicated to understanding areas of non-consumption and leveraging deep insights to develop ventures that create new markets. The Talent Investor offers a robust platform for entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into thriving businesses with funding, coaching, advisory services, and expert guidance through the complexities of innovation landscapes.
Key Highlights of the Jasiri Talent Investor Program:
Support from Ideation to Venture Creation: Fellows receive hands-on support to develop their ventures from concept to operational reality.
Holistic support: The program provides funding, coaching, and strategic advisory services to minimise obstacles that hinder entrepreneurial success.
ImpacĒ: Since its inception in 2021, Jasiri has incubated 189 Fellows across 5 cohorts, leading to the establishment of 79 ventures spanning 25 These startups have collectively created 1,109 jobs within the Eastern Africa ecosystem and positively impacted over 7,000 lives.
Eligibility:
An Ethiopian, Kenyan, or Rwandan residing in your country or
Ready to pursue entrepreneurship full-time as a career, and spend three months of Residential Intensive in Rwanda.
Well-informed and skilled in your professional field, adept at identifying gaps and opportunities within your sector of interest.
Committed to launching a new, innovative venture with potential for rapid
Historically an achiever, problem solver, and value creator wherever you have focused your attention.
Collaborative, eager to meet equally ambitious peers within your cohort, and co-found ventures from scratch.
Important Note:
Women entrepreneurs are highly encouraged to
Candidates living in the diaspora are also encouraged to
The Jasiri Talent Investor program includes a mandatory 3-month residential intensive in Bugesera, Rwanda.
Jasiri will host various virtual information sessions to guide applicants through the application process and answer any queries. Details about these sessions will be available on Jasiri’s social media platforms.
Would you like to join us in making a difference? "Jasiri is a prime opportunity for African aspiring entrepreneurs to innovate their next big ventures. The program equips you with the resources and knowledge to become successful entrepreneurs while also providing the opportunity to meet co founders who share the same vision. I would strongly encourage aspiring entrepreneurs not to miss out on joining the Talent Investor program." Gentil Ndoba, COO, HiQ Africa & Jasiri Fellow, Zua Cohort.
If you are an entrepreneur with a vision to create transformative ventures that contribute to the common good. Apply now to join the Jasiri Talent Investor Cohort 7.
For more information, visit the Jasiri Talent Investor Program at https://jasiri.org or follow us on @Jasiri4Africa across all social media platforms for timely updates.
About Jasiri
Jasiri invests in, nurtures, and empowers entrepreneurs who benefit society and attack poverty by creating high-impact businesses, and new markets on the African continent. Jasiri believes that entrepreneurial teams are at the heart of new venture creation and provide the entrepreneur with access to a diverse group of potential co-founders. The program supports new ventures from idea generation to venture creation and takes a long-term approach to developing exceptional, responsible entrepreneurs on the African continent.
Learn more at jasiri.org.
Enquiries
For inquiries and more information about Jasiri please contact enquiries@jasiri.org
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants can apply through the link: jasiri.org/application
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