Africa to Europe Scaling Programme 2023

Are you an African tech startup interested in scaling to Europe?

ENRICH in Africa (EiA) has just launched its Africa to Europe scaling programme that aims to support high-potential African startups to scale into the European market.

The scaling programme is being implemented by Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), Africa’s largest pan-African hub, with a focus on enabling the startups to expand and access new markets in Europe and provide strategic socio-economic and environmental benefits.

Through a curated 4-month programme, the scaling programme will support African tech startups to scale their businesses to the European market by providing them with immersive knowledge sessions on the EU market, local market insights, tailored support, and mentorship. The scaling programme will also facilitate access to funding for the startups leveraging ENRICH in Africa Champions and CcHUB network in Europe.

Eligibility criteria:

To apply for the ENRICH in Africa scaling programme, you should:

• Be a registered entity incorporated in any country in Africa.
• Provide an innovative product and service that could address a pertinent European market problem.
• Have a strong business model with demonstrated traction in the African market.
• Have made a decision to scale to a specific European market with clearly defined market opportunities.
• Be able to communicate succinctly in English, both orally and in written form.

Application

Deadline: The call for applications for the scaling programme is now open and will officially close on August 11, 2023. Applications will be reviewed upon submission on an ongoing basis. You can apply through this link here.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview with the team following which the finalists will be selected and notified.

Note that participants will cover all their visa, flights, accommodation and related logistics costs for the market immersion experience in Ireland.