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Entrepreneurship program: Jasiri Talent Investor (Cohort 7)

JASIRI

Jasiri, an entrepreneurship development program supported by the Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies (AGGP), seeks ambitious and driven individuals who want to become entrepreneurs. The program aims to support and guide these aspiring entrepreneurs in the process of building successful businesses that address important challenges and open up new markets.

Jasiri is specifically inviting young people from Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda to apply for its Cohort 7 of the Talent Investor program. Interested applicants will go through a thorough selection process to assess their skills and abilities. Those selected as finalists, called ‘Jasiri Fellows’, will participate in the fully-funded 13-month Jasiri Talent Investor Program

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Jasiri is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the Jasiri Talent Investor Program Cohort 7. This unique opportunity invites aspiring entrepreneurs from Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Kenya to turn their innovative ideas into high-impact ventures.

The application period runs from July 17, 2024, to October 17, 2024. Jasiri is committed to understanding areas of non-consumption and leveraging deep insights to develop ventures that create new markets. The Jasiri Talent Investor Program offers hands-on support to fellows, guiding them from the ideation stage to the creation of operational ventures. The program provides comprehensive support, including funding, coaching, and strategic advisory services to minimize obstacles that hinder entrepreneurial success. 

Since its inception in 2021, Jasiri has incubated 189 Fellows across five cohorts, leading to the establishment of 79 ventures spanning 25 industries. These startups have collectively created 1,109 jobs within the Eastern Africa ecosystem and positively impacted over 7,000 lives.

Women aspiring entrepreneurs and candidates living in the diaspora are particularly encouraged to apply. The program includes a mandatory three-month residential intensive in Bugesera, Rwanda. Jasiri will host various virtual information sessions to guide applicants through the application process and answer any queries. Details about these sessions will be available on Jasiri’s social media platforms.

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur with a vision to create transformative ventures that contribute to the common good, apply now to join the Jasiri Talent Investor Cohort 7.

Job Requirements  

Ideal candidate profile.

You are:

  • An Ethiopian, Kenyan, or Rwandan residing in your country or diaspora.
  • Ready to pursue entrepreneurship full-time as a career, and spend three months of Residential Intensive in Rwanda.
  • Well-informed and skilled in your professional field, adept at identifying gaps and opportunities within your sector of interest.
  • Committed to launching a new, innovative venture with potential for rapid growth.
  • Historically an achiever, problem solver, and value creator wherever you have focused your attention.
  • Collaborative, eager to meet equally ambitious peers within your cohort, and co-found ventures from scratch.

Important Note:

  • Women entrepreneurs are highly encouraged to apply.
  • Candidates living in the diaspora are also encouraged to apply.
  • The Jasiri Talent Investor program includes a mandatory 3-months residential intensive in Bugesera, Rwanda.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through the link: jasiri.org/application 

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