Swiss Re Foundation/Bridge for Billions Changemakers Africa Program for Early Stage Entrepreneurs 2025

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About Swiss Re Foundation/Bridge for Billions Changemakers Africa Program

The Swiss Re Foundation, in partnership with Bridge for Billions, invites you to join Changemakers Africa - a 5-month hands-on incubation program designed to help you refine your business model, receive expert mentorship, and connect with a global network of changemakers.

Take your venture to the next level and contribute to make the world more resilient. Apply now to be part of the change!

• Sponsor Organisation: Swiss Re Foundation

Benefits of Swiss Re Foundation/Bridge for Billions Changemakers Africa Program

- Dynamic Community: Build friendships and a professional network of entrepreneurs, mentors and Swiss Re experts. Here, you'll learn, share, and grow together.

- Mentorship: Receive personalized mentorship from a team of Swiss Re professionals that will offer feedback and guidance during the programme. Their expertise will be great to validate ideas, structure processes and keep your progress accountable.

- Seed Funding: Refine your pitching skills and prepare for the end-of-programme Demo Day.
Present in front of your teammates and Swiss Re experts to win one of the 3 prizes:

• 1st place - $15,000;
• 2nd place - $10,000;
• 3rd place - $5,000

- Expand Your Network: Connect and collaborate with like-minded social entrepreneurs', as well as their global network of professionals. They promise these valuable connections will extend beyond the programme, serving as support for your growth.

Swiss Re Foundation/Bridge for Billions Changemakers Africa Program Requirements

• Changemakers Africa is designed for early-stage entrepreneurs in Africa tackling challenges in healthcare and climate resilience.
• You have a socially innovative business in health or climate in its early stages (e.g. launched within the last 2 years, or Minimum Viable Product).
• You are seeking a program to incubate and validate your business plan. You want guidance on developing your business model, marketing, fundraising, or impact measurement.
• You're based in an African country and can dedicate to working in a program fully in English.
• You're passionate about making a positive impact and are open to dedicating 6-8 hours per week for 5 months.
• You have a reliable internet connection and access to a computer/laptop that you can use regularly.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Make sure that you submit your application by the stipulated deadline. The team will be in touch with a notification about the status of your application.

Application Deadline

28 May, 2025

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