{"id":43689,"date":"2021-06-10T12:44:47","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T12:44:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/rdb-entrepreneurs-for-entrepreneurs-partner-to-support-and-invest-in-rwandan\/"},"modified":"2021-06-10T12:45:32","modified_gmt":"2021-06-10T12:45:32","slug":"rdb-entrepreneurs-for-entrepreneurs-partner-to-support-and-invest-in-rwandan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/rdb-entrepreneurs-for-entrepreneurs-partner-to-support-and-invest-in-rwandan\/","title":{"rendered":"RDB, Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs partner to support and invest in Rwandan start-ups"},"content":{"rendered":"

OVO\u2019s SusTech4Africa programme in Rwanda offers a tailor-made six-month programme to support companies on their pathway to growth. Each accepted company will be paired with a team of expert coaches in Belgium and Rwanda. <\/p>\n

The coaches offer strategic guidance and technical assistance to companies through weekly or bi-weekly mentoring sessions. <\/p>\n

Every year, 10-15 small enterprises will be accepted into the six-month programme and will receive hands-on coaching and business development support to develop sustainable and profitable business models with the clear aim to get access to affordable loans of up to 50,000 Euros.<\/p>\n

Rwandan start-ups that are transforming their local communities through the use of sustainable technology and aligning with the United Nation\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals are invited to apply to join the yearly programme. <\/p>\n

Commenting on the partnership, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, the Rwanda Development Board, Zephanie Niyonkuru said: \u201cRwandan businesses have been impacted by the Covid-19 crisis. Therefore, our partnership with OVO joins the growing list of the country\u2019s economic recovery initiatives that re-enforce entrepreneurship skills and build capacities of Rwandan business owners. We look forward to having the entrepreneurs succeed in creating decent and productive jobs as well as increasing exports through the program.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bj\u00f6rn Macauter, General Manager of OVO explained that the company has been active across Africa supporting early stage entrepreneurs doing innovative and impact work in their local communities since 2015 and expressed delight for the partnership. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re excited to return to Rwanda for our SusTech4Africa programme. We\u2019re bullish on Rwanda and that\u2019s why we\u2019re making a three-year commitment to working with and financing Rwandan companies contributing to the economic and social transformation of Rwanda. We are very excited for this partnership with RDB. They are doing amazing work in Rwanda, so it is an honour and a pleasure for us to combine forces with RDB. Together we can have a great impact on Rwandan entrepreneurship,\u201d he noted. <\/p>\n

The 2021 SusTech4Africa programme will take place in June. All companies that successfully complete the programme will join the OVO Rwanda Business Club and will receive unique support and discounts on office space, accounting and legal services.<\/p>\n

The next 2-month call for companies will open on 1st March 2022 and 2023. <\/p>\n

{{About the Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs}}<\/p>\n

Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs (Ondernemers voor Ondernemers) is a registered Non for profit based in Belgium. Through its flagship SusTech4Africa programme, the organisation provides expert capital and access to affordable loans to early stage entrepreneurs in Rwanda, Senegal and Uganda. OVO is powered by more than 100 volunteers as well as blue-chip Belgian private sector organisations as well as public institutions. <\/p>\n

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