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Published: 18 May 2022 626 views
We are excited to announce the call for applications for our eFounders Fellowship program Online Course Class 1, which will be open to founders/co-founders of digital ventures from Africa.
The eFounders Fellowship program provides first-hand exposure to eCommerce and digital innovations, access to business leaders across Alibaba and China, as well as an opportunity to connect with like-minded, leading entrepreneurs in your region. The fellowship is a community of passionate and successful "Champions for the New Economy" looking to inspire and create a more inclusive development model for all.
The eFounders Fellowship program is jointly organized by Alibaba Business School and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), who are implementing the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.
To share the positive impact of the new business paradigm in promoting inclusive development and to inspire and empower entrepreneurs, youth and women.
| Application Deadline | Not Specified |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Sponsor | Alibaba Global Initiatives |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Participants who complete the eFounders Fellowship Program online course successfully with excellent performance will have the opportunity to join eFounders Fellowship Program offline session in Hangzhou, China, Alibaba's global headquarter, after the pandemic.
Program costs:
Covered for the online course:
• Tuition fees.
• Training materials and training session costs.
Covered for the offline session(post-pandemic, on invitation):
• Tuition fees.
• Hotel accommodation(shared room).
• Training materials and training session costs.
• Field trips and site visit transportation costs.
• Small daily living allowance of 30 RMB/day.
• You MUST be a full-time founder, co-founder or CEO of an officially registered digital venture that is actively operational.
• Your venture MUST be headquartered or have an operating entity in Africa.
• You MUST provide at least 1 referral in your application (referrals from a partner/organizer/eFounders Fellow are preferred).
• You will be requested to provide your official business license if you are invited to the offline session after the pandemic.
• Entrepreneurs below 35 years old, female entrepreneurs, and target country locals are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more details, visit Alibaba Global Initiatives website.