The RevUp Champions will stand as official representatives of the RevUp Women Initiatives in their cities, countries, communities and spheres of influence. They are the official ambassadors of the initiative and would seek to ensure that the objective of RevUp which is to curate tailor-made support for women entrepreneurs and businesses across Africa is achieved.

The RevUp Champions will be divided into two major categories

• Hub Champions
• Individual Champions

Requirements to be a RevUp Champion

Hubs

• Should be Female-led
• Should have demonstrated experience in supporting women-led businesses with training and funding
• Should be a stakeholder in the Technology and innovation ecosystem

Other Stakeholders – Investors, Academia, Private funders

• Should be a female
• Should have experience in providing entrepreneurial training or serving as a mentor

Responsibilities of RevUp Champions

Hubs

• Coordinate and Implement RevUp activities within your country 
• Work with AfriLabs to secure funding for RevUp cohort in select country
• Recruit mentors and trainers to engage entrepreneurs
• Engage investors to provide follow-up funding to the entrepreneurs

Other Stakeholders – Investors, Academia, Private funders

• Serve as an ambassador of the initiative 
• Provide entrepreneurship training to entrepreneurs
• Provide mentorship to entrepreneurs 
• Provide access to funding to entrepreneurs 

Benefits

• Increased visibility and exposure in the ecosystem

• Expanded network

To be a RevUp Champion, sign up here