by Suzanne Regterschot | Feb 1, 2021 | Pre-Accelerator programme
This April we will be launching the third cohort of our Pre-Accelerator Programme! Once again we are on the lookout for motivated Sierra Leoneans that want to develop their business (ideas). Anyone working in any sector is welcome to apply – as long as you are...
by Suzanne Regterschot | Dec 16, 2020 | Pre-Accelerator programme
Week 6 of the pre-acceleration program: 8 Start-ups 12 Interactive sessions 3 Pitches performed 2 Guest speakers 1 Crash course This is part of what has happened in the past six weeks of the pre-acceleration program! The eight start-ups have set goals, talked to their...
by Suzanne Regterschot | Nov 13, 2020 | Pre-Accelerator programme
We are very excited to introduce the second Cohort of our Pre-Accelerator Program to you! After reading many great applications and having loads of interesting interviews, we are proud to introduce you to the 8 start-ups that will be joining us for the upcoming four...
by Suzanne Regterschot | Oct 16, 2020 | Pre-Accelerator programme
Last Tuesday, October 13th 2020 to be precise, marked the day our first Cohort graduated from the Pre-Accelerator Program! All seven startups went through a rollercoaster over the past months – they started the program in February to develop their business ideas, but...
by Suzanne Regterschot | Sep 24, 2020 | Pre-Accelerator programme
Last weekend, Suzanne took a roadtrip to the Tonkolili district to visit two entrepreneurs from our Pre-Accelerator Programme! On Saturday, she visited Mohamed, who produces rice in the village Magbas, and on Sunday she visited Alie who has a pepper farm in Mangay...
by Suzanne Regterschot | Aug 26, 2020 | Pre-Accelerator programme
Since last week, the office of Aurora is again open daily! We could not be happier to have the whole team back together in Freetown and continue to work on our projects bursting with new energy. While still experiencing some big rains (let’s enjoy them while we can!),...
