About:
The Scale Kenya Forum is coming to Kenya and invites all social impact start-ups to take their innovation to the next level. At Scale, you will have the opportunity to pitch to an audience of experienced investors and advisors, while benefiting from pre and post-event coaching. Winning ideas will receive mentorship, workspace, and incubation support provided by Scale Kenya partners. The scale is a program hosted by the East Africa Civil Society Initiative (CSI), a joint initiative of the Aga Khan University and the Aga Khan Foundation. With youth unemployment rates surpassing 50% in some regions, Scale aims to support young East African social entrepreneurs to unlock the growth of East Africa’s economies.
Type:
The Scale Kenya Forum for Kenyan social impact is meant for young entrepreneurs who are interested in Startup programs.
Field:
The Scale Kenya Forum for Kenyan social impact is for entrepreneurs
Eligible country:
The Scale Kenya Forum for social impact was designed for entrepreneurs in Kenya
To be Taken in:
The Scale Kenya Forum for social impact was be held in Kenya
Selection Criteria:
The team is primarily Kenyan.The idea has gained some traction, yet is still in the start-up phase.The business can come from any sector but must focus on social or economic development in Kenya or East Africa.They will have a measurable positive impact on an industry, community, or the environment. The business can be commercial or non-profit but must be highly scalable.The team represents they have the skills and drive to succeed.
Judging Criteria:
A business idea that has gained some traction, but still in start-up phase/early stage (revenue and funding less than Kshs 10 million).Vision to solve pressing challenges first in Kenya and/or East Africa, and then globally.A business concept that will have a measurable positive impact on an industry, community or the environment.Potential to scale.Skills and drive to succeed.
Requirements from Selected Pitch Applicants:
The problemThe solutionMarket sizeTractionRevenue streamsCustomer acquisition channelsCompetitionTeamImpact
Application Procedure:
Interested pitch competition applicants will follow the process below: Application Deadline: 5 pm EAT on 10th February 2022 For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the Scale Kenya Forum 2022
