Published: 05 May 2025 26 views
The Swiss Re Foundation, in partnership with Bridge for Billions, invites you to join Changemakers Africa — a 5-month hands-on incubation program designed to help you refine your business model, receive expert mentorship, and connect with a global network of changemakers.
The Swiss Re Foundation reflects the social and humanitarian values of Swiss Re. Together with our partners and Swiss Re employees, we support efforts to strengthen societal resilience in countries where we operate and in targeted developing regions.
Application Deadline | 28 May 2025 |
Type | Entrepreneurs |
Sponsor | Swiss Re Foundation |
Gender | Men and Women |
A program designed to unleash the potential of your business!
Dynamic Community
Build friendships and a professional network of entrepreneurs, mentors and Swiss Re experts. Here, you’ll learn, share, and grow together.
Mentorship
Receive personalized mentorship from a team of Swiss Re professionals that will offer feedback and guidance during the programme. Their expertise will be great to validate ideas, structure processes and keep your progress accountable.
Seed Funding
Refine your pitching skills and prepare for our end-of-programme Demo Day. Present in front of your teammates and Swiss Re experts to win one of our 3 prizes: 1st place = $15.000; 2nd place = $10.000; 3rd place = $5.000
Expand Your Network
Connect and collaborate with like-minded social entrepreneurs’, as well as our global network of professionals. We promise these valuable connections will extend beyond the programme, serving as support for your growth. ?
Application Timeline:
Applications Until May 28th
Start by making a profile on our platform and telling us more about you and your project. After you send in your application, we’ll look through all the applicants who are interested in joining program.
Participant announcement : First week of June
The program carefully review all applications to choose at least 30 participants for this edition. If selected, your next step will be to accept your spot in the program!
Welcome session : July
Join us for a welcome session to dive into the details program! We’ll introduce you to the program’s schedule, your role, and the tools you’ll use to develop your business. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn more about what lies ahead.
Incubation program: From July to November
The online incubation experience begins! From here you’ll dive into weekly mentoring sessions, use the practical tools in our digital platform, and follow our entrepreneurship step-by-step plan. You will have 5 months to complete all the modules and develop your business plan.
For more details, visit Bridge for Billions Program webpage