Call for Applications: The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund

The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund is accepting grant applications until October 31, 2024. The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund is an initiative that complements other existing prize funds with a seed-fund program, providing training and mentorship, and encouraging innovation and solutions on a local level.

The fund is open to any individual with an incubator-stage product or service that directly benefits the Arctic environment or Arctic communities and has a positive, demonstrable impact on the Arctic. We especially encourage applications from Arctic Indigenous and/or Northern-based entrepreneurs. Expected grant disbursement amounts are in the range of $2,000 to $5,000 USD, though exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

Visit the fund webpage here for the full application criteria and list of application documents, more information about the fund, and benefits and expectations for the awardees.

If you have any questions about applying or the fund in general, please get in touch with us at entrepreneurship@uarctic.org. Please also inform the Global Learning Office Miyuki.arai@smu.ca of your proceeding with application.

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Announcement from Youth Challenge International (YCI)

NEW OPPORTUNITIES: HERSTART FELLOWSHIP OPEN FOR SUMMER & FALL 2024! 🌎  

Youth Challenge International (YCI) has launched new positions and start dates for Canadians (citizens and permanent residents) to gain professional experience in the international development and social entrepreneurship sectors through a HerStart Fellowship. YCI is currently recruiting for HerStart International Fellowship positions to collaborate for 3 months with our impact-driven teams in Ghana, Tanzania, and Uganda!  

HerStart is a YCI program providing 10,000 women in Tanzania, Uganda and Ghana with the training, tools, and funding opportunities to become social entrepreneurs.  As a key part of HerStart, Fellows have the opportunity to support YCI staff, as well as our innovative and impact-driven partner organizations in each country.  

Cohorts with start dates in May and September 2024 are now open for application! Apply by February for the May cohort, and June for the September cohort (interviews offered on a rolling basis – apply early!).  

3-month Fellowship Positions available in the following critical areas:  

·       Gender Equality Fellow  

·       Climate Action Fellow  

·       Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Fellow  

·       Social Entrepreneurship Fellow  

·       Program & Partnerships Fellow  

·       Communications Fellow  

HerStart International Fellows will gain hands-on professional international development experience, expand their impact-driven networks, and engage in high quality training in critical topics such as gender equality, climate action and social innovation.  

HerStart International Fellows receive a holistic benefits package including pre-departure training, post-placement support, round-trip airfare, visas, health insurance, a monthly living stipend and much more. This program is funded by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada.  

💡 Want to learn more about HerStart International Fellowships? 🎬 Meet our Fellows and watch videos highlighting their experience here!

💡Curious to see what HerStart entrepreneurs are innovating? Meet Entrepreneurs from each country and watch videos showcasing their social businesses here!

Start off the new year joining a global movement to accelerate social innovation and sustainable development! Apply today ➡️ bit.ly/3pW1DBv

An Announcement from The University of The Arctic

The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund

Applications for The Uarctic Entrepreneurship Fund are accepted until October 27 2023.

Those interested can attend a Q&A session on September 27 at 15:00 UTC (12:00 ADT). To register, click here.

To truly solve the challenges facing the Arctic, and thus the world, UArctic is committed to supporting the development of northern entrepreneurs and providing resources to help advance local ideas. The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund (click here) is a new initiative that complements existing, mature prize funds with a seed-fund program, encouraging innovation and solutions on a local level.

The fund is open to any individual with an incubator-stage product or service that directly benefits the Arctic environment or Arctic communities and has a positive, demonstrable impact on the Arctic. We especially encourage applications from Arctic Indigenous and/or northern-based entrepreneurs. Expected grant disbursement amounts are in the range of $2,000 to $5,000 USD, though exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

The pilot call for The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund is open until October 27, 2023.
 
Visit The UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund webpages for the full application criteria and list of application documents, more information about the fund, and benefits and expectations for the awardees.

If you have any questions, email the Global Learning Office (Miyuki.arai@smu.ca) or entrepreneurship@uarctic.org.

HerStart International Fellowships

Youth Challenge International is launching new 3 and 6-month HerStart International Fellowship opportunities for Canadians in Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda. They’re currently looking for skilled and passionate Canadian volunteers of all ages, professions and academic backgrounds to share their skills full-time internationally as part of our first cohort of 6-month fellows!

Apply by February 6, 2022. Click here to apply

Want to learn more?
Check out HerStart International
Fellowship opportunities today.