The Objectives
Support and accelerate the economical development of high potential women entrepreneurs
Boost share of business owned and managed by well trained women entrepreneurs
Provide an access to a powerful and professional network of active women entrepreneurs
ORGANIZED BY JABA SPACE
In collaboration with Activ’Lady
What We Offer
Financial bonus-Seed fund
3 Startup projects will be awarded at different stages
2 million, 1 million and 500 000 FCFA
25% of these amounts will be received in cash, the rest in kind as part of support.
Venture Building
Strategic and Operational Advice
We will give you feedback on your current business model, market opportunities, potential growth strategies, and support with new marketing and sales approaches.
Financial advisory
We provide support regarding financial modeling & financial projections.
Tech advisory
Partnerships
Benefits
Financial support-Seed Funding
Potential follow-up investment
Strategic support
Business development/Networking
Financial advisory
Tech support
Funding support
3-month incubation program @JABA SPACE
Getting a long-term partner with aligned interests
Eligibility Criteria
Business Profile
Digital solution or component
Business should be no older than 6 months
Idea can be implemented within the offered budget
Absolute availability for the length of the acceleration program
Idea can be implemented with low budget
Validated proof of concept is an advantage
Existing and growing base of customers
1 to 3 (co-) founders
Geography
Cameroon
Sectors focus
We welcome all applications
Note
Applications can be submitted in English or French
Timeline
12th April - 10th May 2021
Teasing (communicate on LBC 1.0 and encourage candidates to start working on their projects)
10th May - 10th July 2021
Call for applications (Opening of subscriptions on the website)
12 - 25th July 2021
Selection of startups:
26 - 31th July 2021
Announcement to winners and confirmation of availability
2 - 28th August 2021
Acceleration program
01st September 2021
Pitch Day
03rd September 2021
Verdict
No later than April 2022
Incubation program:
Acceleration Program
Module 1
Team Building
Module 2
Finding the right associate/ co-founder
Module 3
From Idea to product: How to achieve the Problem-Solution fit
Module 4
Minimum Viable Program- MVP
Module 5
Customer Acquisition and Retention
Module 6
Go-to market Strategy
Module 7
Growth Hacking
Module 8
The Art of Pitching
Module 9
Risk Assessment
Module 10
Treasury Management
Ladies Business Contest 2020
A look at last year
PROJECTS RECEIVED
FINALIST PROJECTS
LAUREATES
Messomo Alima Lovelyne |JRME
Je Réussis Mon Examen (JRME) a revision aid initiative for learners in the exam class led by Messomo Alima Lovelyne.
Aissata Ibamie | ASAAB THERMA COOKER
Aissa Ibamie, creator of Asaab Therma Cooker, a bioecological solution that allows you to cook quickly without the need for a fire.
Christine Kemboua | REBA by CK
Christine Kemboua with REBA By Ck, a processing company for natural fruit jams. The product is already in local distribution.
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