African Female Entrepreneurs. ShowcaseHER is an online export-readiness accelerator program fully sponsored by Afreximbank and powered/implemented by ImpactHER. It is an intensive online six-month program targeted at providing capacity-building trainings, business mentorship, and advisory services to women-led businesses across Africa including the Caribbeans.
The program aims to provide participants with tailored training and support on various topics which includes export documentation and procedures, trade financing, regulation and compliance, export contract and logistics, export capacity, e-commerce in export and market strategy, as well as business digitization. This is the second cohort of the ShowcaseHER program as the first cohort ended in May 2024. African and Caribbean female entrepreneurs that are keen on expanding their business by accessing new markets are encouraged to apply. The training will be delivered in English Language.
Eligibility
- Be an African or Caribbean female entrepreneur;
- Have been in business for at least 2 years;
- Be keen and highly enthusiastic about learning;
- Be willing to commit to full participation and attendance in all the program activities;
- Have a working digital device and internet connection to ensure seamless participation.
Benefits
Participants will:
- Be equipped with the right skillset and knowledge they need to export their goods and services;
- Learn how to digitize their business for an increase in revenue and efficiency;
- Be coached and mentored on accessing trade finance for their businesses;
- Stand an opportunity to win up to $1,000 business/export grant;
- Have access to one-on-one coaching and mentorship.
Deadline: June 30, 2024.
Click HERE to Apply
