Alibaba Netpreneur Training: Ethiopia Program 2020 for Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders

Applications are open for interested and suitably qualified candidates for the Alibaba Netpreneur Training: Ethiopia Program 2020 for Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders. The full application details for the Alibaba Netpreneur Training: Ethiopia Program can be accessed below.

Alibaba Netpreneur Training: Ethiopia Program

Applications are open for the Alibaba Netpreneur Training: Ethiopia Program 2020. The Alibaba Netpreneur Training program will provide Ethiopian entrepreneurs and business leaders an opportunity to learn and explore how to harness digital technology to positively transform their businesses and the local economy.

The 10-day program in Alibaba’s headquarters in Hangzhou, China, is organized by Alibaba Business School for mission-driven entrepreneurs and leaders in Ethiopia who are committed to building strong businesses for lasting success and contributing to the development of Ethiopia. The program will hold from March 15 – March 25, 2020.

Benefits

Participants of the program will learn:

• Fundamental understanding of how new technology and the capabilities of a digital economy enable national development.
• Key insights into the evolution of Alibaba’s ecosystem within a country-wide context, including failures, mistakes, and best practices through sharing’s from Alibaba’s founders and business leaders.
• Key learnings from traditional businesses from a wide range of industries who recently went through the digital transformation in China.
• Field trips and interactions with leading businesses within Alibaba’s ecosystem to provide first-hand insights into current innovations.
• A foundation of strategic thinking that will enable you to make improvements in your own businesses, industries, and ecosystem.

Cost

The following costs are covered:

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

The costs not covered by the program (costs you must personally cover):

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

Eligibility

• You must be a founder/co-founder or business owner of an officially registered venture that has been in operation for at least 2 years. Only those who apply and pass the interview stage can attend the program in person.
• You must speak fluent English.
• You must provide at least 1 referral in your application (referrals from a partner/organizer are preferred).
• You must provide your official business license when requested during the application process.
• Entrepreneurs and business leaders below 45 years old, female entrepreneurs and Ethiopian business owners are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply for Alibaba Netpreneur Training: Ethiopia Program

Interested applicants should click here to apply.