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Investing in women entrepreneurship for a greener economy In Benin and Burkina Faso Applications Concept Note Submission Online application responding to call for applications Applicants have to provide a concise summary of their business idea including potential impact Concept Note Shortlisting The submitted applications are marked against the selection criteria Shortlisted applications are reviewed by the Technical Review Committee Business Plan and Due Diligence Development of business plans, budgets and due diligence Business Plan Shortlisting Business plans are evaluated, and technical assistance needs determined Emphasis on impact on women and youth, potential to scale, and additionality Recommendations made to the Investment Committee The Investment Committee awards with conditions or rejects recommendation for funding Contracting and Implementation Contracting, induction workshops, implementation and technical assistance Disclaimer: The AECF does not ask for any sort of payment at any point in the application process.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Organizations with new innovations or extreme iterations to existing innovations related to clean cooking and productive use of energy. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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