Fully-funded Westerwelle Young Founders Programme 2018 in Berlin

Eligibility

  • Have recently (in the last 5 years) started a for-profit company with a scalable business model
  • Be based in a developing or emerging country or have a strong business focus on developing and emerging economies
  • Although there is no fixed age limit, the entrepreneurs are typically between 20 and 35 years old.
  • Possess a good working knowledge of English

Please note that foreign applicants must possess valid travel documents (including a visa, if necessary) to enter Germany, and valid travel medical insurance.

Application

  • Complete the online application here.
  • Do you know an outstanding entrepreneur whom you would like to nominate for the Westerwelle Young Founders Programme? Please nominate them here.

Timeline:

  1. Online application (Deadline: 18 December 2017, 10 AM CET)
  2. Notification of application status to all candidates (10 January 2018)
  3. Skype interviews with shortlisted candidates (11 January – 9 February 2018)
  4. Jury decision and final selection of candidates (14 February 2018)
  5. Notification of application results to shortlisted candidates (15 February 2018)

For more information, visit Westerwelle Young Founders Programme.

Deadline: December 18, 2017