What is the YEP & KMC Mayor COVID-19 Challenge?
YEP has set up a million Gambian Dalasis (c. 20,000 USD) fund to sponsor solutions that can help overcome difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The fund will be awarded to innovative young entrepreneurs with smart and effective business solutions that tackle socio-economic challenges caused by COVID-19 and help the Gambian economy adapt and recover. The entrepreneurial solutions/ideas should tackle socio economic challenges affecting Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) due to COVID- 19, specifically:
- Market distortions and closure of non- essential shops;
- Reduction in public transportation revenue due to less passenger allowed;
- Learning disruptions due to closure of schools.
Become a startup mentor
Make impact from the comfort of your home this year!
Bridge for Billions is joining forces with YEP Gambia and other partners to offer a digital programme supporting innovative solutions to the COVID 19 crises.
If selected as mentor, you’ll undergo a training and access best-in-class tools to be the guide of one of the teams of entrepreneurs all along the incubation programme.
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Why participate?
Meet young innovators
Connect with innovative impact startups based on your interests and expertise, and chose one to mentor for 1 month!
Learn while Doing
Bridge for Billions' entrepreneurship methodology will facilitate your role as mentor, it's already supported 1000+ founders globally.
Expand your Network
Join a network of 700+ professionals who also became mentors and share your passion for impact and innovation, connect and learn from them.
Anytime, Anywhere
Mentor from anywhere at any time through our online platform that will guide both the entrepreneur and you step by step and provides a video room.
Refine your Skills
As mentor, you will be provided training and the same tools as entrepreneurs, which have proven to increase the mentorships' quality.
Be a Part of the Change
Help brave entrepreneurs who are tackling the toughest societal issues of our time and need guidance and a fresh perspective to make it happen!
The platform at a glance
It offers a gamified and step by step experience that allows entrepreneurs to create their business plans and structure their model. Far from theory, the pedagogy pushes early-stage founders to formulate their ideas and answer the tough questions. It invites them to “get out there”, talk to people, research, and validate their ideas. As a mentor, you’re here every week to challenge assumptions, double check and support.
Skills you'll learn by becoming a mentor
✅ Leadership
✅ Empathy
✅ Collaboration Skills
✅ Awareness of Social Issues
✅ Entrepreneurial Spirit
✅ Innovation-based Methodologies
✅ Communication
✅ Open-mindedness