Corona Action Rwanda; an initiative to support solutions to problems caused by Covid19
The coronavirus disease COVID-19 is a global pandemic with an unprecedented effect in Rwanda. We are currently experiencing the worst public health crisis in a generation.
Corona Action Rwanda is a partnership between Jasiri, The Rwandan Ministry of ICT and Innovation, and Rwandan entrepreneurship development partners Inkomoko, Norrsken Foundation, and Westerwelle Startup Haus.
Corona Action Rwanda gathers initiatives and connects them with grants and support. We want to increase the likelihood of success, and mitigate the damage caused by this global crisis.
Successful applications, will have access to the following for a period of 3 months:
• GrantsofbetweenUS$20000and$40000dependingonneedandpotentialimpact
• In-depth needs analysis and expert advisorysupport
• Consulting hours according to needs, including but not limited to accounting, finance,cashflowprojections,supplychain,e-commerce&digitalmarketing
• Access to product development services whererequired
• Access to networking events where required, and dependant on social distancing measures
Corona Action Rwanda Timeline:
| Stage 1 Exposure: Candidates are shortlisted and showcased on our website and social media pages
Date: 8-22 May | Stage 2 Access Partnership Network: Shortlisted candidates receive access tocorporatepartnersthatarewilling to assist with pro bono ordiscounted businessservices. | Stage 3 Funding and Support: Grants are awarded to successful applicants, needs analysis conducted and support begins.
Date: 5 June |
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| The list will be updated continuously withnewpartners,theirserviceoffer and contactinformation. |
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Date: 8-22 May |
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Interested applicants can do that via coronaactionrwanda.rw. Applications are open till 8th May 2020.
More about Jasiri
JasiribelievesthatthefutureofAfricadependsoninvestingin,nurturingandempowering high impact responsible entrepreneurs. We believe that businesses can and should be a force for the common good, earning a profit while contributing to the welfare of others. Jasiri identifies and supports exceptional entrepreneurial talent by providing access to world-classandregionallyrelevantentrepreneurshipdevelopmentprogramsinEastAfrica. We take a holistic approach to support entrepreneurs from ideation, idea validation, ven- ture creation and to support high growth ventures toscale.
Corona Action Rwanda has been established to offer emergency support to initiatives during the global pandemic. Jasiri’s core program offering will begin early in 2021, with applications opening in the second half of 2020.