The Alibaba Netpreneur Training program will welcome local Rwandan entrepreneurs and those who operate businesses within the Rwandan market. The 10 days program hosted at Alibaba’s campus in Hangzhou will run from February 16-27, 2019.

Participants will learn:

•  The key factors in Alibaba’s long-term success.
•  The defining moments and failures that have shaped Alibaba’s journey (including the early stages of development).
•  An understanding of Alibaba’s ecosystem.

Cost 

The following costs are covered by organizers:

• Hotel accommodation (shared room).
• Daily meal allowance for breakfast (included in the hotel), lunch and dinner.
• Field trip and site visit transportation costs

The following costs are not covered by organizers:

• Air tickets and transportation/pick-up services to and from Hangzhou, China.
• Single hotel room requests (if applicants would like to stay in a single room they will be required to cover the full cost themselves).
• Additional food or personal expenses.

Eligibility 

Applicants must:

•  Be a founder/co-founder or business owner of an officially registered venture that has been in operation for at least 2 years.
• Be below 40 years old.
• Provide at least 1 referral in your application (referrals from a partner/organizer are preferred).
• Provide your official business license when requested during the application process.
• Female entrepreneurs and locals of the selected regions for each class are strongly encouraged to apply.

Other desirable qualities include:

• Authentic, open-minded and altruistic leaders of the ‘new economy’.
• Building enterprises for long-term success, not for short-term profit.
• Mission-driven and have a strong sense of purpose, integrity, vision, and drive.
• Willing to learn and share their experiences and ideas.