Ford Fund Fellowship 2024

Summary:

The Ford Fund Fellowship is a fully-funded virtual program designed to support aspiring business owners and local leaders in advancing their projects and creating positive change in their communities. Through mentorship, workshops, and training sessions, fellows will gain practical knowledge, access valuable networks and resources, and develop leadership skills. The fellowship is open to applicants from various countries, including China, Germany, Mexico, Romania, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, as well as specific cities in the United States. The program will run from March 4th to June 27th, 2024, with weekly virtual workshops, localized gatherings, and events when possible.

Requirements:

– Applicants should be entrepreneurs or community leaders dedicated to creating sustainable, scalable impact in their communities.
– Ventures should be in the Problem-Solution or Product-Market Fit stage, with a focus on mobility, transportation, or accessibility.
– Applicants must have a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to personal and community development.
– Eligible regions include China, Germany, Mexico, Romania, South Africa, and the United Kingdom (including Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland). Specific cities in the United States are Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Louisville, and Memphis.
– Applicants should be able to attend the majority of the workshops, which are scheduled on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30am to 10:30am MT.

Qualifications:

– Entrepreneurs or community leaders with a track record of making a difference.
– Individuals with ventures in the Problem-Solution Fit or Product-Market Fit stages, demonstrating impact and revenue outcomes.
– Applicants who are motivated to grow as effective leaders in their communities and have a commitment to creating positive change.

Date and Location:

– The Ford Fund Fellowship will take place online.
– The program will run from March 4th to June 27th, 2024.
– Workshops will be held weekly, with localized gatherings and events when possible.
– A two-week virtual immersive experience will begin on March 4th, 2024.
– The summit, where select fellows pitch to local leaders, funders, and entrepreneurs, will be held on June 27th, 2024.

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