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Jasiri is thrilled 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 committed to understanding areas of non-consumption and leveraging deep insights to develop ventures that create new markets. The Talent Investor Program offers a robust platform for entrepreneurs to transform 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 minimize obstacles that hinder entrepreneurial success.
- Impact: Since its inception in 2021, Jasiri has incubated 189 Fellows across 5 cohorts, leading to the establishment of 79 ventures spanning 25 industries. 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 diaspora.
- Ready to pursue entrepreneurship full-time as a career and spend three months in a 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 growth.
- 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 apply.
- Candidates living in the diaspora are also encouraged to apply.
- 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,” said Gentil Ndoba, COO of HiQ Africa and 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 or follow us on @Jasiri4Africa across all social media platforms for timely updates.
