Are you passionate about restoring land and building impactful businesses in Africa? Does your venture make a positive difference for the environment and local communities? If so, the Land Accelerator Africa 2024 program might be your perfect springboard!
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Land Accelerator Africa 2024
Applications are now open for the Land Accelerator Africa 2024, an incredible opportunity for companies operating in AFR100 initiative countries. This year, the program will offer two simultaneous tracks:
- Land Accelerator Africa: For businesses across the continent with innovative solutions for land restoration.
- Land Accelerator Landscapes: Focused on three specific landscapes: Kenya’s Greater Rift Valley, the Lake Kivu & Rusizi River Basin, and the Ghana Cocoa Belt.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Training: Selected participants will undergo a 12-week virtual training program, equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in the sustainable land restoration sector.
- Tailored Support: Participants will receive support in developing key business elements such as a one-minute business pitch, an investor pitch deck, a financial model, a website, and an impact measurement and marketing plan.
- Join a vibrant community: Connect with 360 fellow businesses across Africa, share experiences, and build valuable partnerships.
- Increase your visibility: Pitch your venture to potential investors and gain exposure to a wider audience.
- Access funding opportunities: Compete for grants and other resources to help scale your impact.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the Land Accelerator Africa 2024, companies must:
- Operate in an AFR100 initiative country.
- Be locally-led and market-based, receiving revenue for providing goods or services.
- Be operational and looking to scale.
- Have a business model that contributes to land restoration.
Application Process
- Create an Account: Visit TerraMatch and create an account. Your organizational profile must be approved before you can start the application process, which may take up to 24 hours.
- Access the Application: After receiving approval for your organizational profile, access the Land Accelerator Africa application in Opportunities on TerraMatch.
- Complete the Application: Fill out the application form with all required information.
- Important Notes: When prompted to “select or create a pitch,” choose “Create a new pitch” to continue with your application. Disregard any irrelevant information on this page.
Important Information
- Save Your Progress: Your application progress will be saved automatically. You can close and continue later at any time by accessing your saved application under “Select Application Draft.”
- Submission Deadline: Ensure your application is submitted by March 15, 2024, at 23:59 local time. Late submissions will not be accepted.
- Selection Process: Selection decisions will be announced on April 17, 2024.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to accelerate your impact and contribute to land restoration efforts across Africa. Apply now and join us in shaping a more sustainable future for our planet!
For more information, visit the Official Webpage of the Land Accelerator Africa 2024.