Application Deadline: December 31st 2020
Talent Bridge Africa invites applications for the Build Programme for African innovators building thriving communities in 2021. The Build Program is a 10-month innovation program open to ambitious individuals: working professionals, recent graduates, or students passionate about solving problems in Africa.
Eligibility
To qualify for either phases the Innovation must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a true innovation (either nothing like it in the market or significantly improves an existing solution)
- Must be able to demonstrate the impact the Innovation will have in the Education, Health or Agriculture sectors
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Must be able to reach at least 20,000 people (direct and indirect users)
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Must apply technology to reach its users
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Must have a minimum of three team members registered with us. Teams with both genders represented will be scored higher than those without
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Must be self sustaining
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Must have presence in Kenya
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You may submit only one (1) application per team in each application round
Fund phase criteria
To qualify for the Fund phase the Innovation must meet the following criteria:
- Must have a ready Innovation (product or service) that has been taken to the market and has demonstrable demand over at least 4 months. If your Innovation has not developed to this stage you can apply for the Build phase
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Must have a viable registered entity in Kenya that can be funded
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Must have at least one full-time working member
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Applicant must be a director in the registered entity
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You must have been operating for at least one (1) year
Build phase criteria
To qualify for the Build phase the Innovation must meet the following criteria:
- Must have be a clearly defined idea with a documented concept note
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Must complete the Build phase in a maximum duration of 6 months
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Must be available to participate fully in all aspects of the program
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Must contribute Ksh 2,900 ($29) per team member per month for the duration they are in the BUILD phase. Student team members have a further subsidy and will contribute Ksh 1,200 ($12) per team member per month. This co-pay requirement will help eliminate any loose association and any team that is not committed.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Talent Bridge Africa Build Programme 2021