The Ready for Inclusive Sustainable Employment and Entrepreneurship (RISE/E) Programme is an empowering initiative funded by Standard Chartered Foundation. This programme aims to empower young people, particularly women and people with disabilities, to become successful entrepreneurs and drive sustainable economic growth.
Participants will benefit from tailored guidance, enhancing their skills and knowledge through extensive training modules. RISE/E also connects entrepreneurs with support to access funding opportunities and experienced mentors for ongoing support and insights.
The project will be delivered across four countries, centering around the following cities: Ghana (Accra), Uganda (Kampala), Zambia (Lusaka), and Tanzania (Dar es Salaam).
The RISE/E Programme aims to achieve the following targets across all countries:
Each cohort follows the structure below within 6 months.
To be eligible, businesses should meet all criteria below and provide evidence:
In addition, we would particularly like to encourage applications from:
Ghana: 1st August to 30th September. Click here to apply
Uganda: 1st August to 5th September. Click here to apply
Zambia: 1st August to 3rd October Click here to apply
Tanzania: Cohort 2 opens soon.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, we encourage you to apply for the RISE/E Programme. Together, we can build a robust foundation for sustainable and inclusive economic growth, empowering entrepreneurs to achieve their full potential.