Entrepreneurship program: Jasiri Talent Investor (Cohort 7)

Program Description

About Jasiri

Jasiri invests in, nurtures, and empowers entrepreneurs who benefit society and attack poverty by creating high-impact businesses, creating new markets on the African continent. Jasiri believes that entrepreneurial teams are at the heart of new venture creation and provides the entrepreneur with access to a diverse group of potential co-founders. The program supports new ventures from idea generation to venture creation and takes a long-term approach to developing exceptional, responsible entrepreneurs on the African continent. Learn more at jasiri.org.

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.

Ideal candidate  

Please find below a description of the Ideal Candidate:
 

• 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 Talent Investor – Jasiri