Events
Growth Accelerator Liberia Programme - Activities Schedule
May 26, 2022
Open for Applications
Applications for the Growth Accelerator Liberia Programme cohort 2 will be launched on May 26, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Close for Applications
Application for the Growth Accelerator Liberia Programme cohort 2 will be closed on June 16, 2022.
June 20-21, 2022
Pre Screening of Applications
Applications for cohort 2 will be screened between June 20-21, 2022.
June 22, 2022
Shortlisting of top 38 applications
The top 38 shortlisted applications will be compiled by the iCampus team for review by the Independent Selection Committee on June 22, 2022.
June 23 & 24, 2022
Selection of Semi-finalists by the Independent Selection Committee (ISC)
Using the set of criteria developed, the ISC will – on June 23 & 24 screen and select the 14 semi-finalists out of the 38 shortlisted applications for MSMEs and the 10 semifinalists out of the 25 shortlisted for Agricultural Cooperatives . The 14 MSMEs and 10 Agricultural cooperatives will form part of the second cohort of the program.
June 28 - July 1, 2022
Due Diligence Visits
The GAL team will visit all semi-finalists to verify all documentation and ensure they are in compliance with the government and relevant authorities . June 28 – July 1, 2022
July 5, 2022
Orientation Session for Semi-finalists of the Agri Cohort
Orientation for the 10 semi-finalists of the Programme will be held on July 5, 2022 virtually.
July 7 - July 9, 2022
Bootcamp – Agri Cohort
The 10 semi-finalists of the Agricultural Cooperative cohort will participate in a 3-day Boot Camp held in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County from July 7 – July 9, 2022.
July 12, 2022
Orientation Session for Semi-finalists of the MSME cohort
Orientation for the fourteen (14) Semi-finalists of the MSME cohort will be held on July 12, 2022
July 21 - July 23, 2022
Bootcamp – MSME Cohort
The Fourteen (14) Semi-finalists of the MSME cohort will participate in a 3-day Boot-Camp held in Ganta, Nimba County from July 21 – July 23, 2022.
August 3 & 4, 2022
Workshop One – Agri Coop Cohort
The participants (10 semi-finalists) will participate in a 2-day workshop aimed at ensuring they acquire adequate and practical knowledge on service provisions for Agri Cooperatives. Held in Monrovia at iCampus on August 3 & 4.
August 17 & 18, 2022
Workshop One – MSME Cohort
The participants (14 semi-finalists) of the programme will leave this 2-day workshop with practical knowledge on Customers, Competitors and Product Innovation at iCampus in Monrovia on August 17 & 18.
August 30 & 31 2022
Workshop Two – Agri Cohort
The participants (10 Semi-Finalists) of the Programme will gain adequate knowledge about supply for farm inputs during this 2-day workshop held in Ganta, Nimba County
September 7 & 8, 2022
Workshop Two – MSME Cohort
The participants (14 semi-finalists) of the programme will leave this 2-day workshop with enhanced knowledge about Value Chains – Supply chain, Production, Distribution, Sales and Customer Care. Held at iCampus in Monrovia on September 7 & 8 2022.
September 15, 2022
Agri Cohort Final Pitching Ceremony
The participants (10 semi-finalists) of the programme will pitch their growth plans to a panel of judges that will then select the 5 finalists eligible to receive the co-financing grant and further mentorship and technical assistance.
September 16, 2022
MSME Cohort Final Pitching Ceremony
The Fourteen (14) Semi-finalist of the programme will pitch their growth plans to a panel of judges that will select the 7 finalists eligible to receive the co-financing grant and further mentorship and technical assistance.
September 28 & 29, 2022
Workshop Three – Agri Cohort
The five finalists will participate in a 2-day workshop focused on cooperative marketing in Ganta, Nimba County – September 28 & 29
October 5 & 6, 2022
Workshop Three – MSME Cohort
The seven finalists will participate in a sage week focused on building the foundation for scale, investors communication & Keeping the trajectory in Buchanan, Grand Bassa county – October 5 & 6
Nov 2022 - Feb 2023
Coaching & Mentorship session – Both Cohorts
Finalists from both Cohorts will have a one on one coaching and Mentorship session from Nov 2022 – Feb 2023