Deadline: July 9, 2021
The program is designed for advanced social entrepreneurs and community leaders building ventures that create impactful and scalable innovations. Ideal applicants will demonstrate a proven track record of innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership in their community.
This is a fully-funded program and each Fellow will receive Seed Funding to launch/grow their ventures and initiatives.
Support Provided to the Fellows:
Seed Funding: Seed funding to run Basecamp and advance the ventures and community initiatives of the Fellows. Each Fellow will receive $1,000 (USD) in Seed Funding to grow their ventures and initiatives.
Training and Skill Development: Training in the skills required to increase access to economic opportunity, integrate into their communities as leaders and entrepreneurs, and advance their careers.
Master Courses: A Master Course series to help Fellows develop key entrepreneurship skills and build a global network.
Basecamp Training and Manual: Additional training and a step by step manual for Fellows to run an impactful Basecamp in their communities.
Basecamp Materials: The materials required by participants to organize and run an effective Basecamp in their communities.
Monitoring & Evaluation Processes and Support: Watson Institute will work with Fellows to measure the impact and Return on Investment (ROI) of the Accelerator and Basecamps.
Demo Day: A high profile Demo Day at the end of the Fellowship in which Fellows present their story, progress, and impact to a global audience, including Ford Fund employees and mentors.
Network: Access to a global network including Ford Fund employees.
Eligibility:
Applicants from the following countries: United States, China, Mexico, South Africa, and Kenya. You must be able to commit to the intensive two-week Accelerator (July 5th – July 16th) and the year-long Fellowship program (July 2021-July 2022).
