Westerwelle Young Founders Programme

Deadline: 3 December 2019
Open to: young founders from all over the world
Benefits: travel expenses and accommodation

The Westerwelle Young Founders Programme is a fully funded 6-month-long programme for outstanding young entrepreneurs from emerging and developing countries. The programme aims to connect young founders from all over the world with each other and with the Berlin startup scene, and support them in further developing their entrepreneurial skills and their international network.

The Westerwelle Young Founders Programme Spring 2020 will start with the Young Founders Conference from 10th to 14th of March, 2020 in Berlin. During this time, the 25 participants have the unique opportunity to meet and interact with successful entrepreneurs, investors and political decision makers. Throughout the programme, the Young Founders will have the chance to develop their businesses and discuss challenges with a personal mentor as well as with fellow Young Founders in a peer mentoring group. Moreover, Young Founders will receive further support through regular expert webinars that cater to their needs.

You can apply for the programme here by 3rd of December 11pm CEST.

 

What we offer:

• The Westerwelle Young Founders Conference – a week-long conference in Berlin to get to know fellow Young Founders, the German startup scene, and strengthen their entrepreneurial skills by attending workshops and meetings (travel and accommodation will be covered by the Westerwelle Foundation);
• A personal mentor who is an experienced entrepreneur and will function as a sparring partner with whom you can discuss upcoming challenges and new opportunities;
• Monthly peer mentoring calls with the other successful Young Founders of the cohort to share knowledge with and support each other;
• Expert sessions on relevant topics (e.g. OKRs, investor KPIs, marketing & sales);
• The Young Founders Network — a strong alumni network that functions as a platform for all Young

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