Description
The Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2024, organized by the American Center in Cairo (ACC), Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), US Embassy in Cairo of the US Department of State and implemented by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Onsi Sawiris School of Business at the American University in Cairo (CEI), is a Empowerment lasts 6 weeks. The program is specifically designed to support female entrepreneurs from targeted geographic areas. The program's main goal is economic growth by empowering women entrepreneurs with basic business management skills and knowledge. This comprehensive program addresses the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs and provides a network that enables women entrepreneurs to thrive. Women entrepreneurs will participate in a rich mix of online and in-person activities, allowing them to gain practical insights, build meaningful connections, and access valuable resources. The program concludes with an in-person closing ceremony held in Minya.
Selection Criteria
Demographic requirements:
You must be an entrepreneur aged 25 years or older.
You must reside in the Upper Egypt region only (Bani Suef, Fayoum, Minya, Assiut, and Sohag).
Application is open to Egyptian female citizens as well as to other nationalities residing in Egypt.
Educational background and language proficiency:
You must be a university graduate.
Proficiency in English is required, as program materials and sessions will be presented in both English and Arabic.
Experience in the field of entrepreneurship:
You must be the owner of an existing business that you wish to expand.
The project/activity must have been in existence for at least two years.
The business must be a source of annual revenue.
Applications are also open to female graduates of previous AWE programmes.
Commitment:
You must adhere to the full program for 6 weeks, including weekly online sessions and in-person meetings every two weeks.
You must attend at least 80% of the program sessions and receive one hour of counseling to obtain the certificate and join the American Center in Cairo (ACC) alumni network.
Deadline
December 25th, 2024
Find application form here