The Mesirat program aims to create 1 million job opportunities for gig workers over the next 5 years. As part of this goal, the Mesirat Entrepreneurship Program is offering resources and support to 100 creative business owners. We are looking for companies in the gig-matching industry and will help them grow their businesses quickly.
About Mesirat
Co-created in collaboration with Mastercard Foundation, Gebeya, and its consortium partners, Mesirat is a 5 year, multi-phase program to create opportunities for 1 million highly skilled workers through creating, supporting, and nurturing 100 multi-sided gig and professional marketplaces (GPMs) in Ethiopia. We have four parts to our process: recruitment, vetting, upskilling, and gig matching where we use assessments, scoping studies, and mapping to find and work with TVETs, community organizations, and the gig economy. We also provide entrepreneur support, GPM provisioning, vetting, trai...&nb... read more
Mesirat Entrepreneurship Program
| Application Deadline | 01 Dec 2023 |
| Country to study | Ethiopia |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | Mesirat |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Mesirat Entrepreneurship Program
Technology
Access to a white labeled system for collecting applications/register, customizable vetting, onboarding users, and matching users.
Marketing
Assistance with developing and executing marketing campaigns that reach potential customers and target groups.
Partner network
Access to a network of businesses and organizations that can help entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
Access to expert advisors
Assistance with developing and executing marketing campaigns that reach potential customers and target groups.
Finance
Businesses and gig workers can get qualified financing through this program.
Service providers
Skilled service providers can help you enhance your social media strategy, boost your sales, and provide tailored services based on your individual requirements.
Mentorship
Guidance from experienced entrepreneurs who can help entrepreneurs avoid common pitfalls and make better decisions.
Also included:
Two-to-four hours of workshop training and consulting each week (for three months). Ongoing interaction with service providers.
Requirements for Mesirat Entrepreneurship Program Qualification
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Registered license in Ethiopia
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Tested idea with proof of concept
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Scalable business model
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Experienced team that is working on their idea full time
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Business that has been working for at least 6 months
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Professional gigs with multi-sided marketplace matching model
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Disruptive or with unique value proposition
Application Deadline
December 1, 2023How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Mesirat on mesirat.acceleratorapp.co to applyFor more detail, visit Mesirat website.
