WIDU #FoodCallEthiopia for Ethiopian Entrepreneurs 2022

WIDU #FoodCallEthiopia for Ethiopian Entrepreneurs 2022

In response to the increased needs in terms of food security in Ethiopia, WIDU is now launching a #FoodCall through which micro businesses or business ideas that contribute to sufficient, safe and/or nutritious food and agricultural production can get grants and coaching.

About WIDU

In collaboration with the African diaspora in Europe, WIDU applies an innovative approach that combines funding and coaching to strengthen new and existing small businesses in Africa, which then leads to the creation of new jobs.

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#FoodCallEthiopia

Application Deadline30 Nov 2022
Country to studyEthiopia
TypeEntrepreneurs
SponsorWIDU
GenderMen and Women

Aim and Benefits of #FoodCallEthiopia

Ethiopian and Kenyan entrepreneurs, who fulfill the requirements can apply online. 50-100 applicants will be selected to receive a WIDU grant and business coaching. The grant amount is calculated by multiplying your investment by 2.5 Example 1 (minimum amounts): For your investment of 14.000 ETB, you will receive 35.000 ETB as a grant. Example 2 (maximum amounts): For your investment of 55.000 ETB, you will receive 137.500 ETB as a grant.

Requirements for #FoodCallEthiopia Qualification

Applicants need to hold the Ethiopian citizenship • Applicants need to be 18+ years old • Applicants need to either have an existing small business or a concrete business idea

Interview date, Process and Venue for #FoodCallEthiopia

There are multiple selection criteria that will be taken into consideration: • Impact on food security and nutrition • Overall quality of application (completeness, coherence, etc.) • Employment creation • Creation of income • Degree of innovation

Female entrepreneurs are specifically encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline

November 30, 2022

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted online from 26.09. to 31.11.2022 The application process is entirely online. If you have any difficulties with the online processes, please email us: [email protected]

After the closing of the application period, the most promising applications (50-100) will be selected. You will be informed of the decision by e-mail.

For more details, visit WIDU website.


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