Pre-apply To The GIZ-SAIS Investment Readiness Program

SAIS’s Investment Readiness Program (IRP) is a fully-funded nine-month program, that includes weekly thematic webinars, collective and individual coaching sessions; access to additional service providers; integration in one of GIZ-SAIS’ partner hubs, and a demo-day with investors and business partners.

Eligibility Criteria

African Agritech and Foodtech startups entering the scaling stage, with digital products or services directly impacting the end-users.
Startups with a team of at least two people (no solopreneurs)
Must have a viable digital product with a clear positive impact on its users’ income (launched at least six months ago) and provide evidence of good traction.

You will hear back from us on the selection by end of May 2021.

First name*

Last name*

Email*

Phone number

Company name*

Website URL*

If you don't have an active website yet, you can add the URL of your company's main social network account.

Country of Contact

You are...*

a tech startup

a non-for-profit organisation

a traditional business

Pitch Deck Link*

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Year of incorporation

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What stage is your startup in?*

Elevator Pitch*

What is an Elevator Pitch? A short description of your business model, the impact and opportunities it creates and where you stand right now. 300 words maximum.

Kindly explain the problem you are trying to solve*

Kindly explain the solution you have created*

Which industry best describes your startup?*

Which category best describes your solution?*

What is the type of technology you offer?*

Is the tech component of your solution developed in-house?

Yes

What is your startup's business model?

Did your startup participate in an Acceleration Program?

Yes

Name of the Accelerator

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Number of Full-Time Employees

Full-Time Employees Only

How many women are part of the founding team?*

Number of paying customers*

What is your Current Monthly Net Revenue (USD)?*

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Funding raised to date (USD)

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What is currently the biggest challenge your startup is facing?

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