Key details
- Host: Safir
- Open to: see countries here
- Targets: Youths
- Deadline: 5th July, 2021
Applications for the 2021 Safir Incubation Program for Youths in the MENA region are currently ongoing.
About the Safir Incubation Program
Safir is a large-scale project that aims to help 9 nations in Northern Africa and the Middle East meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promote youth social participation.
The Safir Incubation program strives to create an environment that encourages young engagement and the development of entrepreneurial or media projects that have a social, cultural, or environmental impact, and is co-financed by the European Union.
The program consist of:
- 6 months of incubation (from Mid-September 2021 to Mid-March 2022) for 90 young project leader;
- 6 months of acceleration (from Mid-March to Mid-September 2022) for at least 45 young project leaders, with a grant of up to 25,000 Euros;
- Travel and networking opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
- You are between 20 and 30 years old;
- And you are from and resident in one of the following 7 countries: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia;
- And you have initiated/are about to initiate an entrepreneurial or a media project with a social, cultural or environmental impact.
Also read: Fishbowl Challenge For Young College Entrepreneurs 2022
Application Procedure
NOTE: to apply for the Safir Incubation Program, you must indicate whether you are applying as a :
- Media project leader (student or not)
- Student or young graduate project leader with a social, cultural or environmental impact (diploma obtained in 2019, 2020 or 2021)
- Project leader with a social, cultural or environmental impact
Depending on your status, the following documents will be requested:
- An ID card or passport (required) – identity documents will be kept on the Safir project jury area. They will be kept for 6 months if your application is rejected, 2 years maximum if it is accepted – unless you object.
- A CV (required)
- A copy of your student card or a document proving that you are a student (required only if you apply in the student category)
- A proof of support for your application from your university and/or one of your professors (optional only if you apply in the student category)
- A copy of your diploma obtained in 2019 or 2020 or a document showing that you are graduating in 2021 – transcript or a proof of completion from your university. If these documents are not available, attach a proof of your schooling for the 2020-2021 academic year (required only if you apply in the young graduate category)
- A social business model canva or any document about your business model (optional)
- If you have already created a legal entity for your project, a document attesting it (mandatory only for those who have already created their legal entity)
Applications from projects located outside capital cities and/or carried by women are strongly encouraged.
For more information visit the official website of Safir Incubation Program