Mesirat Entrepreneurship Program 2023
Empowering Entrepreneurial Growth in Ethiopia’s Gig Economy!
The Mesirat Entrepreneurship Program 2023 aims to create 1 million job opportunities for gig workers over the next 5 years.
As part of this goal, the Mesirat Entrepreneurship Program is offering resources and support to 100 creative business owners. We are looking for companies in the gig-matching industry and will help them grow their businesses quickly.
Who is eligible?
- Registered license in Ethiopia
- Tested idea with proof of concept
- Scalable business model
- Experienced team that is working on their idea full time
- Business that has been working for at least 6 months
- Professional gigs with multi-sided marketplace matching model
- Disruptive or with unique value proposition
Special preference to those matching gig job opportunities for individuals with disabilities, internally displaced individuals, returnees and young women.
Benefits
Technology: Access to a white labeled system for collecting applications/register, customizable vetting, onboarding users, and matching users.
Marketing: Assistance with developing and executing marketing campaigns that reach potential customers and target groups.
Partner network: Access to a network of businesses and organizations that can help entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
Access to expert advisors: Assistance with developing and executing marketing campaigns that reach potential customers and target groups.
Finance: Businesses and gig workers can get qualified financing through this program.
Service providers: Skilled service providers can help you enhance your social media strategy, boost your sales, and provide tailored services based on your individual requirements.
Mentorship: Guidance from experienced entrepreneurs who can help entrepreneurs avoid common pitfalls and make better decisions.
Also included: Two-to-four hours of workshop training and consulting each week (for three months).
Ongoing interaction with service providers.