Programme: Dark and Lovely x SLA Beauty Accelerator
Organisation: She Leads Africa partnered with Dark and Lovely
Type of Support
Programme Description
The Dark and Lovely x SLA Beauty Accelerator is a 10 week entrepreneurship development program to support early stage entrepreneurs who are building businesses in the beauty industry.
Five entrepreneurs will participate in an intensive program, which includes a boot camp in Johannesburg, South Africa and access to business coaches with experience in the skills entrepreneurs need to succeed.
Entrepreneurs in the program will focus on business strategy, growth marketing, finance and branding. If selected, you will receive intensive support from the SLA team, Dark and Lovely team and industry experts. The program will end with an opportunity to pitch your business to investors and stakeholders in the beauty industry for a chance to win cash to support your growth. The Closing date for entering this programme is 1 September 2017 at 11:59 pm.
Target Market
Application Process
Applicants must apply online on the form provided on the SLA website
https://sheleadsafrica.typeform.com/to/QDY6WF
Success Stories
Success stories can be requested and viewed from the SLA website
https://sheleadsafrica.org/accelerator2016/
Contact Details
Website: https://sheleadsafrica.org/beauty/
Email: info@sheleadsafrica.org
Organisation: She Leads Africa partnered with Dark and Lovely
Type of Support
- Funding opportunity
- Skills Development
- Mentorship
- Exposure / Recognition
- Networking Opportunities
Programme Description
The Dark and Lovely x SLA Beauty Accelerator is a 10 week entrepreneurship development program to support early stage entrepreneurs who are building businesses in the beauty industry.
Five entrepreneurs will participate in an intensive program, which includes a boot camp in Johannesburg, South Africa and access to business coaches with experience in the skills entrepreneurs need to succeed.
Entrepreneurs in the program will focus on business strategy, growth marketing, finance and branding. If selected, you will receive intensive support from the SLA team, Dark and Lovely team and industry experts. The program will end with an opportunity to pitch your business to investors and stakeholders in the beauty industry for a chance to win cash to support your growth. The Closing date for entering this programme is 1 September 2017 at 11:59 pm.
Target Market
- Early stage entrepreneurs in the beauty industry
- Creative businesses all across the beauty industry such as:
- Media: Platforms that make it easier for women to learn beauty techniques, discover new styles and connect with customers
- Products: Physical products that enhance the beauty process
- Technology: Software and services that support the beauty industry
- Retail: Platforms that simplify the buying process for consumers
Application Process
- Application Requirements:
- Business based in Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria or South Africa
- Business must have at least one woman aged 18-35 as a founder or owner
- Business has been in operation for less than 3 years
- Business has received no more than $50,000 in external investment
- Business is within the beauty industry
Applicants must apply online on the form provided on the SLA website
https://sheleadsafrica.typeform.com/to/QDY6WF
Success Stories
Success stories can be requested and viewed from the SLA website
https://sheleadsafrica.org/accelerator2016/
Contact Details
Website: https://sheleadsafrica.org/beauty/
Email: info@sheleadsafrica.org
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