Join Rwanda's foremost incubator program
Are you a young Rwandan entrepreneur or student with an early-stage start-up in the field of education or other social fields? Look no further than SIMcubator. As part of our 2022 cohort, your team will benefit from training, mentoring, and funding – to kickstart your path to success. At the end of the program, one of the teams will be selected as the winner of the final pitch day, securing USD 10,000 in additional prize money for their startup.
ABOUT SIMCUBATOR RWANDA What can you expect during the bootcamp?
Training
From funding strategy to curating a pitch—our coaches will provide state-of-the-art training
Network
Tap into our global network of experts to kickstart your idea.
Impact
Learn how to build and monitor an impact-driven business
ABOUT SIMCUBATOR RWANDA What else can you expect after the bootcamp?
Mentoring
Your team will be assigned an experienced mentor to help guide you to success.
Funding
Opportunity to receive funding from some of Rwanda’s biggest investors.
Investment-readiness
By the end of our incubator, your start-up will be ready for investment.
ABOUT SIMCUBATOR RWANDA What does your journey look like?
ABOUT NORRSKEN The Norrsken House in Kigali
ABOUT SIMCUBATOR RWANDA What are the selection criteria?
Preferably, you are located in Rwanda and will be in Rwanda in person during the bootcamp and Final Pitch Day.
You and your startup/idea are at a very early-stage, preferably pre-seed. You do not need to have officially founded the startup yet but need to be able to provide a business model idea. If you are too advanced (i.e., solid prior funding, 8+ full time employees) your application will not be considered.
You aim to have a positive/social impact with your startup, preferably in the field of education. However, you do not need to be a non-profit organization.
You do not need to have a team yet, although applicants with a small team are preferred. Teams with at least one woman will be preferred in the selection process.
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