Are you a Business Development Service provider, consultant, incubator, mentor, or accelerator in Tier 2 or Tier 3 city? Would you like to extend your service portfolio to provide services to eco-inclusive enterprises in the field of business model development, financial management and raising finance? Applications are open for fully funded SEED BDS+ Training of Trainers program in Hubli, India.

Through our Training of Trainers program, we offer BDS+ Advisors access to comprehensive SEED Toolkits, case studies and further valuable insights into eco-inclusive enterprise success. These resources support and equip participants to streamline and optimize their services while meeting the unique development needs of eco-inclusive enterprises with a strong environmental and social focus. The sessions will incorporate case studies, practical exercises and group work using materials based on proven methods and learnings from working with eco-inclusive start-ups, developed in the framework of SEED Catalyser and Accelerator support programs since 2009.

Fully Funded SEED BDS+ Training Program

• Free participation in the 3-day workshop
• Access to a comprehensive SEED toolkit to support eco enterprises in business model development, financial management as well as raising finance
• Methodology insights to run participant oriented coaching as well as mentoring programs
• Likewise, peer learning & networking with experienced business development service providers
• Deep dive into eco-inclusive enterprise business models
• Potential opportunity to work for SEED in-country assignments
• Also, featuring on SEED BDS+ Advisors platform

Who is eligible for the SEED BDS+ Training Program?

Applicants are eligible for the fully funded SEED BDS+ program if they have

• Experience or a strong interest in working with start-ups in their country;
• Likewise, basic experience or a strong interest in providing business model development-oriented capacity building;
• Further, have a degree in a relevant academic or business-related field;
• Experience or a strong interest in facilitating interactive and participatory workshops;
• Basic experience or a strong interest in working with eco-inclusive enterprises;
• Also, the ability to provide services to enterprises in English & local languages of their country.

How to apply for the SEED BDS+ Training Program?

Candidates may apply for the fully funded SEED BDS+ Training program if they meet the eligibility criteria. Further, to apply, the candidates will require to send a CV as well as a Letter of Motivation via email. The candidates must send the documentation before the deadline.

Deadline

The deadline to submit the application for the SEED BDS+ Training Program is until 20 August 2019. Nominations arriving after the deadline are not eligible for consideration. Applicants, a partner organization or a third party familiar with the applicant may submit the nominations.