WIDU Local Call: #FoodCallEthiopia 2022 for Agribusinesses
Deadline: 30th of November, 2022
Are you an entrepreneur running a microbusiness or small business that supports Ethiopia’s production of safe, wholesome, and/or sufficient food? Or do you already have a clear idea for a business you want to start and a plan for how to make it happen? The new WIDU Local Call: #FoodCallEthiopia is your chance to expand or launch your business, therefore take advantage of it!
WIDU is now announcing a #FoodCall through which microbusinesses or business ideas that support enough, secure, and/or nutrient-dense food and agricultural production can get funds and mentoring in response to Ethiopia’s growing needs in this area.
Benefits
- 50-100 applicants will be selected to receive a WIDU grant and business coaching.
- The grant amount is calculated by multiplying your investment by 2.5.
- Example 1 (minimum amounts): For your investment of 14.000 ETB, you will receive 35.000 ETB as a grant.
- Example 2 (maximum amounts): For your investment of 55.000 ETB, you will receive 137.500 ETB as a grant.
Eligibility
- Applicants need to hold the Ethiopian citizenship;
- Applicants need to be 18+ years old;
- Applicants need to either have an existing small business or a concrete business idea.
- Female entrepreneurs are specifically encouraged to apply.
Selection Criteria
There are multiple selection criteria that will be taken into consideration:
- Impact on food security and nutrition
- Overall quality of application (completeness, coherence, etc.)
- Employment creation
- Creation of income
- Degree of innovation
Application
After the closing of the application period, the most promising applications (50-100) will be selected. You will be informed of the decision by e-mail.
