How to apply? Just click on Apply and fill in the FULL application form BY 30 JUNE 24:00 EAT the latest. Once we have received your application, you will receive a confirmation email. We will keep you updated by mail on the selection process. The final selection will be announced by the end of July.
Are you eligible? Yes, if you are: A young entrepreneur in agriculture, food and nutrition Managing a local business for the local / regional market in Ethiopia / Kenya / Rwanda or Uganda You have an idea to improve your business so that it contributes to a sustainable food system Your business is running since 1+ year If the COVID-19 measures allow: you are available to travel to Nairobi for a 3-day-long in-person training at the end of August (travel costs reimbursed). If the COVID-19 measures do not allow: you are available and able to participate in the training online, including participation on virtual sessions and online self-study sessions over the period of 2 weeks at the end of August.
What are the selection criteria? We are looking for SMEs who already follow principles of sustainability, aim to benefit people and the planet, and who have clear agroecological ideas on how to do better. Winning ideas contribute to one or more of these goals: Resource efficiency (waste reduction, regenerative agriculture and circular practices) Dietary diversity Agrobiodiversity Synergies and co-creation in the food system Human health and well-being Creating value for low-income or other vulnerable groups Besides impact potential on these goals, applications will be evaluated based on: Feasibility and clarity of the idea Desirability: is the idea benefiting your customers, clients? Viability: is the business model behind the idea viable? Current contribution to agroecological principles: what do you do already in your business to be resource-efficient, and benefit people and the planet? Suitability: is the YALTA Business Accelerator a good fit for you based on your ambitions Note: we aim to select at least 1, but preferably 2-3 applicants from each country (Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda). Questions? Contact us via yalta@bopinc.org