📢 Entrepreneurship Opportunity Alert
Jasiri is looking for high-caliber Kenyan, Rwandan and Ethiopian talent ready to build a new venture from scratch in food systems. This is a unique opportunity to launch a venture with funding, world-class support, and a network of builders across Africa.
Application Deadline: Rolling basis – apply early!
🎯 Who Can Apply
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a Kenyan, Rwandan or Ethiopian citizen
- Have a strong track record in fields such as technology, science, data, finance, operations, sales, etc.
- Show evidence of having built something before—a business, side venture or hustle
- Be ready to pursue entrepreneurship full-time
- Be willing to relocate to Kigali for 3 months
- Be ready to co-found a new venture with other selected fellows
🎁 What You’ll Get
Participants receive a comprehensive package to launch and scale their ventures:
Financial Support
- 💰 USD 30/month communication support during Jumpstart
- 💰 USD 250/month living support during the 3-month Residential Intensive
- 🏠 Fully covered accommodation during the residential intensive
- ✈️ Travel to/from Rwanda covered
- 🍽️ Meals, transport & health insurance provided
- 💰 Up to USD 3,000 market validation funding per team
- 💰 Up to USD 28,000 venture creation grant per venture
Additional Support
- 👨🏫 Venture builders, coaches & expert support
- 🛠️ AWS, Notion, Perplexity & HubSpot partner benefits/credits
- 🏢 Access to shared workspaces in Kigali, Nairobi & Addis Ababa
📅 Program Details
| Phase | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Jumpstart | 18 January 2027 |
| Residential Intensive (Rwanda) | 17 February – 23 May 2027 |
| Venture Creation | Up to 9 months |
| Total Duration | 13 months |
📢 Need Support with Your Application?
At BDC Solutions, we support entrepreneurs and businesses with:
- 📊 Business Advisory – Strategic guidance to refine your business model and growth plan
- 📝 Business Planning – Help with developing a compelling application and venture strategy
- 🌐 Online Visibility – Branding, digital presence, and marketing to stand out
Let us help you position your venture for success.
Visit us: https://bdcsolutions.online/
📞 Contact us: 0787192428
Quick Reference
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Program | Jasiri Talent Investor – Cohort 9 |
| Focus | Food Systems |
| Eligibility | Kenyan, Rwandan, Ethiopian citizens |
| Program Duration | 13 months |
| Venture Grant | Up to USD 28,000 |
| Application | https://jasiri.org/ |
BDC Solutions believes the future is not something we wait for—it’s something we build together. Start your venture journey today!
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