The Spice Accelerator Program
The Spice Accelerator is our mentor-driven accelerator program for those at the margins of society. The selective 6-month program that equips a new generation of sustainable business leaders through mentorship, training and networking is cohort-based, and it leverages the passion and expertise of individuals and organizations across the globe to provide participants with the connections and resources needed to initiate social impact projects in their communities.
Eligibility Criteria
» You will need to be a woman or man aged 18 years or older.
» You will need to have social change or business idea that needs to be nurtured.
» You could be running a social change project already or wanting to start one.
» We respect individuals’ academic performance however; selection is not based on academic performance or qualification.
» Are proficient in reading, writing, and speaking basic English.
» Basic knowledge in using a computer
» Willingness to learn and share your skills with peers and mentors.
» Ability to share your skills with your intended project beneficiaries.
» Have been faced by adversity and overcome a social ill.
» Be part of the social community you seek to transform.
» Ready to share your personal story to a public audience and have it published on our platforms.
» You must be coming from the East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi).
» Be able to personally travel to Eldoret City twice a month within the training period for a physical meetup.
» Must be ready to avail yourself when called upon by our Catalysts
» Pay a Tuition fee of Kes. 24,000/- for the six month mentorship and training period.
Participant Benefits
Individuals at the backyard of society across communities and globally need to join hands and work together to come up with solutions to new global challenges. At our Spice Accelerator program, you gain from;
» Mentorship
Empowered to see the visible or invisible barriers in your life. We believe in sustained mentorship and that these long-term relationships provide participants with the lasting support they need to be successful. Our participants are exposed to mentors with a diverse realm of expertise. We leverage this network of mentors, many of whom are alumni of our accelerator programs, and their
expertise to provide participants the opportunities to connect with the resources necessary to avoid potentially costly mistakes, develop and hone their business models based on individual passions.
» Resources
In addition to mentorship, participants have access to direct resources such as basic legal services, proforma development, pitch preparation, and graphic design support at special discounted rates. Additionally, participants will have full access to our coworking space. A dynamic and creative space to grow and develop yourself and your social change or business idea.
» Peer – to – Peer Networks
Learning from different perspectives by fellow participants. We believe that some of the most valuable long-term connections an entrepreneur can make are with other entrepreneurs facing similar challenges at a similar stage. We work to build these peer-to-peer connections throughout the program between current participants as well as our extensive alumni network. As a cohort-driven program we celebrate wins, big or small, together.
» Pitch Development and Practice
Safe platform to share your personal story and validate your experience. Once you have the right story, a great pitch will help you sell it. We work with professional pitch coaches who will support you to hone your pitch narrative and materials. Participants finish the accelerator with a refined, compelling pitch and pitch deck to bring to any meeting with an investor or customer.
» Networking
Being part of Social Change Catalysts movement with new and meaningful connections and relationships. Throughout the program, participants are invited to exclusive networking events hosted by Spice Without Borders. These events, which are in both physical and virtual environments, are attended by alumni, board members, investors, and change makers that provide opportunities for participants to connect and form part of the growing creative spicy accelerators movement of individuals committed to creating a better world for all
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