Scope

The Department of Employment and Entrepreneurship (DoEE) invites eligible entrepreneurs across three categories (detailed in Section IV) to participate in the Jabchor 2.0 Pitching Event.

Eligible Sectors:

Agriculture and agro-produce
Manufacturing
Services (including IT/ITES)
Green Businesses

We particularly encourage innovative ventures utilizing green technologies. Eligible activities align with FDI Policy 2019 Schedules I-III (Production/Manufacturing, Services, and Small Scale Activities). Schedule IV Negative List businesses are excluded.

Program Benefits:

Participants will receive:

Comprehensive training and mentorship from our Advisory Committee, successful entrepreneurs, and RAA-certified auditors
Access to angel, FDI, and venture capital funding opportunities
National and international exposure for their ventures
Pitching opportunities to potential investors

Application Requirements:

Completed registration form
Executive summary (750 words maximum, English)
Promotional video (90 seconds maximum)

Program Timeline:

Application Period: May 2-17, 2025
Webinar Series: Regular sessions for applicants and investors during application phase
Bootcamp: 3-day intensive workshop for eligible applicants (valuation training, legal review, document preparation)
Final Selection: Top 15 candidates forwarded to DoEE and Advisory Committee

Finalist Process:

Top 10 finalists (2-3 per category) selected
3-day advanced bootcamp with Innovest Private Limited
Investment Readiness Grooming (3 weeks)
Final Pitching Event: June 25, 2025
Investor Matching: June 26-30, 2025

Post-Event Support:

Business incorporation assistance
Fund disbursement to registered entities
Ongoing support from Innovest

Note: All dates and program details subject to change. Please refer to official website for updates.

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Application Requirements:

Program Timeline:

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Post-Event Support:

Jabchor - 2.0

May 23

Registration Deadline Extended

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