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GIL PROGRAM SHOUF

Along with the Generation of Innovation Leaders (GIL) program from UNICEF, we’re equipping aspiring young leaders from marginalized communities with the knowledge, funding and tools to grow their ideas through social entrepreneurship, digital skills, communication skills training and much more! GIL is powered by UNICEF and funded by Netherlands and Germany, our training partners include DOT Lebanon and The Nawaya Network.

PRE-ACCELERATION

Our pre-acceleration program empowers idea-stage acceleration through the validation mindset. Discover how to bring your new idea to market with hands-on business training and support, as well as mentorship from industry and topic experts. Not only that, as part of pre-acceleration, you’ll have access to the GIL Lab space! Sign up to our newsletter to learn of the next cohort.

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Navigating Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial mindsets and communication skills have become a pinnacle of education. As our industries shift into an economy focused on knowledge, early education in entrepreneurship and business is key to success. Navigating Entrepreneurship is an exclusive Rural Entrepreneurs program, specifically designed to expose and expand entrepreneurship education in rural high schools.

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Ambitious minds. Rural hearts

MENTORSHIP

We’ve created a wide and diverse network of dedicated industry and topic experts to support projects and programs. Rural Entrepreneurs’ mentors are certified through a GIL Bootcamp and play a key part in the success of our programs. We’re invested in their engagement and growth.

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INSPIRATIONAL EVENTS

We host regular events around several rural areas that empower participants with new learning, networking, and celebration. Want to learn more about our events? Stay posted on our social media channels and be sure to subscribe to our mailing list.

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COMPETITIONS

We believe competitions take you out of your comfort zone and push boundaries. That’s why hosting major competitions is an important part of Rural Entrepreneurs. Competitions include cash prizes of up to $10,000, resources, funding, coworking space, mentorship, and more perks. We’re focused on advancing ideas to win and move on to access to the market, investment and sustainability. Learn about our upcoming competition by subscribing below.

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