Are you a University Student or an innovator who wants to start a new business solution in South Sudan?
Koneta Hub in partnership with MTN South Sudan for the first time will launch the Yello’ Startup Bootcamp, a 3-days accelerator program that will help you refine and define new ideas that are scalable for the South Sudan market.
Ten (10) groups will be selected to participate in the bootcamp in which 5 will be selected during a public pitch day on the 21st June. These 5 teams will be incubated for a period of 1 year and benefit from more mentorship and support at Koneta Hub.
Benefits of the Program to the Selected 5 Startups
1. Mentorship: A team of mentors support you and build your capacities on Business Plan, Strategy, Leadership, Branding and other topics.
2. Workshops: Monthly workshops with experts on areas such as Vision & Strategy, Organisation Development & Structure, Competitive Analysis, Hiring Strategies.
3. Building Public Narratives: Learn to narrate your story in a way that it touches, moves and inspires others.
4. Impact measurement: Learn to evaluate and communicate the social impact of your organisation.
5. Networking: Get an opportunity to meet sector experts, funders, and other like-minded individuals.
6. Follow-on funding: Prepare your financial model for investors and learn how to pitch to funders.
Criteria
1. Must be a team of at least 3 members.
2. Must be a student from any of the recognized Universities in South Sudan.
3. A creative thinker and able to speak and understand English.
4. Willing to start up a new venture.
5. More female students and fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
Timeline: This is a short time opportunity and you must be able to attend intensive 3 to 4 days training.
Applications are reviewed on first come first basis.
