The Gemini Enterprises Africa is calling for application for the recently launched Gemini Uplift Initiative. This is an opportunity for startups and small companies to enjoy support and propel forward even amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
About Gemini Uplift Initiative
The Gemini Uplift Initiative was launched by Gemini Enterprise Africa (GEA). An impact hub based in Egypt that accelerates startups by offering investment, mentorship, and matchmaking with large corporates.
The initiative launched in coordination with 55+ partners. And the aim is to tackle the most pressing on-ground operational issues and support startups to unfold the right business opportunities through three tracks; #Gemini3Ms: Money, Matchmaking, and Mentorship.
MONEY: The Money track provides co-investment opportunities and connections to future potential investors for pre-series A applicants in addition to acceleration programs with options to receive equity-free funding.
MATCHMAKING: The Matchmaking track provides two-way business matchmaking opportunities in which entrepreneurs with running operations are able to get in touch with real business’s needs. This is done through the right market exposure, in addition to acquiring business leads and access to their customers’ data. By doing so, large companies can extend their business operations to startups in order to implement new projects within the market in the least amount of time.
MENTORSHIP: The mentorship track provides all applicants with the opportunity for one-on-one financial, legal, HR, and media mentorship.
Eligibility Criteria
This opportunity is for you if you are;
- Operational Startup
- Seed and Pre-series A
- You are an SME and you are affected by Covid -19
What To Expect In The Gemini Uplift Initiative
The initiative will help you maintain operational continuity and financial sustainability through the 3 tracks #Gemini3Ms: Money, Matchmaking, and Mentorship while aiming to advance prosperity and well-being by supporting implementation of the most relevant UNSDGs.
Also, you will enjoy;
- Exposure
- Opportunities
- And Network Expansion
How To Apply
Startups and SMEs in all industries throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Mediterranean countries are to apply through the website. Then, the steering committee will select applicants based on eligibility.
The application for the Gemini uplift initiative closes on July 7, 2020. So if you are a startup in the listed countries willing to benefit from the initiative, follow the link to apply: https://uplift.geminiafrica.com/
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