MENA Halcyon/AWS Intensive Fellowship 2022 for Inspiring Founders
The MENA Halcyon/AWS Intensive Fellowship 2022 is now accepting applications.
Thanks to the backing of the State Department and Amazon Web Services, Halcyon is thrilled to introduce their wholly in-region intensive for the MENA region, the first of its kind (AWS).
This fellowship will bring together visionary entrepreneurs from around the Middle East and North Africa for cross-border cooperation, network building, and venture creation.
Halcyon is a community that provides space, community, and access to impact-driven enterprises and their creators. Their programs provide impact-driven innovators with fellowships and financial options to help them expand their businesses.
Benefits
While intensive programming is customized for each cohort, there are a few things that are guaranteed:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing credits worth $25,000 USD
- AWS will provide further technical assistance.
- A world-class network of mentors and advisers is available to you.
- Training on important business skills and aspects on a one-on-one basis
- Become a part of a global impact community.
- entrepreneurs who are driven by their passion
- Legal assistance on a pro gratis basis
- Per venture, a $3,000 USD travel stipend is provided.
Requirements for the MENA Halcyon/AWS Intensive Fellowship 2022
To be considered for the MENA Halcyon/AWS Intensive Fellowship in 2022, you must:
- You must live in the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region and base your business there. Your startup can focus on any industry as long as it is an early-stage impact-driven enterprise (one that promotes social and/or environmental benefit in addition to financial success).
- Must be the CEO and/or have main decision-making authority in the creation and administration of the venture’s growth and strategic vision.
During the residency phase (June 26, 2022 – June 30, 2022), you must be able to devote 100% of your time to the enterprise. - To attend the in-region residence (June 26, 2022-June 30, 2022 / Location to be announced shortly!) you must be able to travel inside the MENA area.
- Must be able to communicate well in English.
- By the commencement of the program, you must be at least 21 years old.
- You can apply alone or with up to one Co-Founder who fits the aforementioned criteria.
- Must be willing to contribute to Halcyon’s fellow community’s growth and development
To be considered for the MENA Halcyon/AWS Intensive Fellowship in 2022, your project:
- must be an original idea
- It must be a self-contained or autonomous business that is not controlled by an existing company.
- Must have plans for a long-term revenue strategy based on the sale of a core product or service.
- It must be a for-profit or hybrid business with a primary goal of demonstrable social and/or environmental improvement.
- It may not be a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Criteria for Selection
- Impact: As a fundamental component of their venture, successful candidates demonstrate a major effect. They look for effect in terms of both the primary product or service’s impact and the model’s scalability to extend that impact.
- Problem/Solution: Is your business able to recognize a real and pressing issue and offer a realistic solution? Strong applications articulate a pain point effectively and narrowly, as well as outline a solution that addresses the pain issue.
- Sustainability: They’re searching for impact-oriented social initiatives that market a core product or service.
- Execution: The application is your initial introduction; make a good first impression. Successful candidates have a large picture in mind, but they also pay close attention to the details.
- Innovation: What makes your answer to a problem distinct from others? What distinguishes you from the competition? They prize bold ideas that question the existing quo and help solve 21st-century problems. Consider the possibilities!
- Talent. Do you have what it takes to take your business to the next level? Vision, intellect, resilience, and follow-through are all qualities that stand out among strong applicants.
How to Apply for the MENA Halcyon/AWS Intensive Fellowship 2022
The deadline to apply for the 2022 MENA Halcyon/AWS Intensive Fellowship is April 9, 2022.
Visit Halcyon for additional information.
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