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Westerwelle Young Founders Programme Spring 2023 aims to uplift young entrepreneurs by creating equal opportunities for all in emerging markets. Young Fellow Program in Germany is an international fellowship in which leaders from all over the world are brought together. The international leadership program in Berlin unites outstanding young entrepreneurs in the pursuit to achieve entrepreneurial greatness. Moreover, the programmer provides opportunities to prior alumni of the fellowship and gets to know their successful methods of business in emerging markets.

The six months Westerwelle international fellowship is a complete package for young businessmen which includes mentoring, peer learning, a buddy program, a Berlin conference, and expert sessions. All of these are very vital to make your own exclusive mark in emerging markets. The best feature of this fully-funded fellowship is to give the participants a unique experience by providing them with a successful entrepreneur or an inventor who becomes their sparring partner. Besides this, the participants interact with others and have access to new opportunities for doing business. Furthermore, the Westerwelle fellowship program in Germany conducts expert sessions in which the participants get an in-depth insight into their relevant fields with high-class experts.

The fully-funded international fellowship calls for entrepreneurs who have enough potential to become leaders of a sustainable future and have an impactful business model. Such leaders from around the world will be selected to support the uplifting of emerging and developing markets. The Westerwelle Foundation always remains eager to contribute to creating more opportunities for people around the world. The Westerwelle Young Founders Spring 2022 is one of the Foundation’s commitments to promote international understanding and foster better grounds for a market economy and tolerance.

Benefits

  • The participants will take part in a two-day digital Kick-off conference in the first week of September.
  • The participants will get full support for six months which will include a personal mentor, alumni buddy, peer mentoring sessions per month, monthly workshops, and networking opportunities.
  • Access to new business opportunities by being connected to program alumni, partners, and other members of the Westerwelle Foundation network.
  • The top ten participants will be invited to attend a fully-funded international conference in Germany for 5 days.
  • During the five days conference, the participants will have the opportunity to pitch in front of investors, join networks, and get an insight into Germany’s start-up scene.

Eligibilities

  • The participant must have started a for-profit company in recent five years. The focus of the company must be on developing or emerging markets.
  • The company must have a business model that must be successful in terms of generating ideal revenue or have secured its first round of external funding.
  • Having a business that possesses disruptive qualities that can increase the quality, impact, or inclusiveness of the industry.
  • Must have good knowledge of English.
  • Must be available for conferences and events for six months during this fellowship.
Eligible Regions: Candidates from all emerging and developing countries may apply

Application Process

  • In order to apply successfully, the candidates have to apply using online form available at https://forms.zohopublic.eu/info979/form/YoungFoundersProgrammeCallforApplications/formperma/IOStdX35bjxSEjBt2J5YRVO3sKepEwUOsCFAV2dHTQc
  • The candidates must have their startup pitch deck.
  • The candidates have to provide their correct and basic financial information regarding revenue and funding.
  • The candidate must have a LinkedIn profile and/or CV.
  • Answer all the questions asked in the application very carefully and comprehensively so that they could be understood properly.

Note: Email can be sent regarding technical issues [email protected] for further assistance.

Application Deadline: February 15, 2023

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