ACCELERATING THE FUTURE
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE APPLYING
Once you are accepted into the program, you will receive a magnitude of benefits, ranging from mentorship, coaching, and business development to a regional network of investors, entrepreneurs, and experts who can help you create a prototype.
A couple of pointers you should keep in mind:
-All training sessions are held after normal working hours. You must be free during that time to attend the sessions.
-It is preferable that you would be located in one of the countries/cities in which the programs are located.
Locations
ActiveStartEgypt
‘StartEgypt’ provides a pre-acceleration incubation program, established to inspire and support millions of Egyptian entrepreneurs in the field of social impact enterprises.
Know MoreIniSHE8
'IniSHE8' is a program to empower women entrepreneurs in Tunisia. The goal of this program is to organize workshops dedicated to women and to invite successful women guest-speakers as well as entrepreneurs to conduct these workshop and trainings.
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Not ActiveGreenWorks Program
Supported by Hivos and by the IFC, Impact Partner and Flat6Labs have launched the Green Works initiative to develop economic empowerment of North African youth in the green economies, with a focus on Tunisia.
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Not ActiveCRC Tunisia Innovation Champions Program
UNICEF and Flat6Labs Tunis are working hand in hand to boost innovation among youth and implement an entrepreneurship mindset that will tackle children’s daily challenges in education, health, water, sanitation & protection.
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Ideation Sessions
Mentorship & Coaching
Technical Support
Business Support Services
Corporate Access
Grant Funding
National & International Roadshows
StartEgypt Annual Forum
Chance to Join Flat6Labs Cairo Program
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications
We announce the opening of our new cycle(s) through the official channels of communication (website, social media, events, …etc.). Interested entrepreneurs can apply for the four-month incubation program through our website by filling in a form that details the basics of your idea or company.
Interviews
Once all applications have been submitted, our team carefully reviews every application (using a predefined framework) and selects the best applicants to be called in for an interview. The team further explores the applicants– who they are, why they are building a company, how well they know their market and what problem they want to solve.
Incubation Program
Upon being admitted to our Incubator program, the 30 participating teams will be partake in multiple events and initiatives that help them to tackle specific impact sectors as well as receive mentorship, coaching, technical training, corporate access and more services that allows them to build market-ready business concepts.
Annual Forum
An annual showcase event and the culmination of the startups that participated in the incubation program during that year. The teams get an opportunity to present their businesses to investors, leading business professionals, coaches and mentors. The Annual Forum is an excellent opportunity for the teams to expand their business connections in order to take their idea or startup to an even more advanced stage.
Post Program Support & Growth
Upon successful completion of the incubator program the teams will automatically be listed as ‘Program Alumni’ and will receive post program support that includes investment and exposure opportunities.