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Home / Apply / Leadership programmes / Young leaders

Criteria: Young leaders

Are you a civil society leader in South Asia or the MENA region? Are you working for a more gender equal world? SI Leader Lab is a programme for advocates of gender equality who wish to grow in their role while exploring new tools and forms for collaboration. Apply to SI Leader Lab if you want to grow as a leader, develop your advocacy skills and share knowledge in a network of inspirational peers.
Info: SI Leader Lab - Connecting advocates of gender equality
Available for Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen
Participants from previous SI leadership programmes. Photo: Clement Morin, Margareta Bloom Sandbäck, Martin Edström and Moa Karlberg
Read more about "SI Leader Lab – Connecting advocates of gender equality"

SI Leader Lab – Connecting advocates of gender equality

Info: SI Leader Lab - Connecting advocates of gender equality
Available for 17 countries
Status: Opens for applications 6 November
Read more about "SHE Leads"

SHE Leads

Info: Sustainable Business
Available for 1 country
Status: Closed
Read more about "Baltic Leadership Programme on Youth and Bioeconomy"

Baltic Leadership Programme on Youth and Bioeconomy

Info: Youth participation; mainstreaming of youth issues; sustainability; bioeconomy
Available for 10 countries
Status: Closed
Read more about "BALTICLEAD"

BALTICLEAD

Info: Sustainable entrepreneurship
Available for 12 countries
Status: Closed
Read more about "She Entrepreneurs"

She Entrepreneurs

Info: Women entrepreneurs in the MENA region
Available for 8 countries
Status: Closed
FAQ - Application procedure and programme design
  • I’m from a country that’s not listed on your website - can I still apply?

    No, unfortunately that’s not possible. We can only accept candidates who are residing in one of the programme countries: Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine and Tunisia. As mentioned on our website we are not able to make any exceptions to the eligibility requirements.

  • I am 21 years old - can I still apply?

    No, unfortunately not. You need to be at least 22 and no older than 45. We cannot make exceptions to this criteria.

  • Where do I send my application?

    You need to submit it through our online application portal, http://applications.si.se. We do not accept applications sent to us via email. A complete application consists of the application form and a CV, both of which should be uploaded to our online applications portal.

  • I get an error message when entering my birth date.

    If you’re born between January and September, you need to add a zero in front of the number of the month. The same goes for the day, if it’s lower than ten. If your birthday is 5 January 1990, you would then have to write 1990-01-05.

  • I have uploaded my CV and application form but I’m unable to proceed to the next step and submit my application.

    Please make sure that you’ve clicked “Add” next to each individual file before clicking “Submit”. Only then will you be able to proceed to the next step.

  • I submitted my application but I didn’t get a confirmation email.

    If the status of your application on the portal is “submitted” and you have received a registration number, everything is alright regardless of whether you’ve received a confirmation email or not. The problem usually occurs if you’re using Gmail or if many people are submitting an application at the same time. Please also check your spam folder.

  • I can’t login to the portal, it says my username is used.

    Make sure you have created a “New User”. If you have applied before, you need to have the correct password for your username. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it by clicking on one of the buttons that says “Forgotten password”.

  • Do you give priority to businesses from any specific industries? ?

    No, we don’t give priority to businesses from any specific industry. Each application is evaluated according to the following criteria:

    • The potential of the applicant’s business to develop a financially sustainable business model and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
    • The applicant’s drive, motivation and commitment.Please see ”How to apply” for more information about the selection procedure.
  • Is the programme open for all nationalities?

    We accept applications from entrepreneurs of any nationality as long as they and their businesses are based in one of our programme countries (Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine).

  • I am a Lebanese citizen residing in Europe, can I still apply?

    Unfortunately not, only candidates who are residing in one of the programme countries (Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon,  Morocco, Palestine) can apply.

  • I am running a charity or similar organization that does not strive to make a profit. Can I still apply?

    Yes, you can apply to the programme as long as you have income generating activities and the potential to develop a financially sustainable business model.

  • I only have an idea for a business that I would like to start up. Can I still apply?

    Unfortunately not, the programme is targeting entrepreneurs with a business that is already operational

  • The eligibility requirements mention that candidates should be willing to contribute at least two hours of pro bono mentorship to a junior entrepreneur in their country during the programme. How will this be arranged?

    Candidates can either find their own mentee or get recommendations from the Swedish Institute on relevant networks to go through. Time and format for the mentoring is set up directly between the mentor and the mentee

Photo: Margareta Bloom Sandebäck
"I love that the program really focuses on the why. Sometimes you just keep going on with your business and forget to focus on why you are doing it. If you lose the why then you will suddenly turn into any other business, not caring about quality or impact, just about profit and expansion"
Amira Elgharib - She Entrepreneurs 2018
Read the interview with Amira here
Photo: Margareta Bloom Sandebäck
Photo: Margareta Bloom Sandebaeck
"I’ve learned a lot, both on the business side and on a more personal level. The mentorship has been really helpful too. For someone trying to find investment, it’s important to work on your personal development. An investor doesn’t invest in the project as much as they invest in the person running it."
Hela Jelassi - She Entrepreneurs 2018
Read the interview with Hela here
Photo: Margareta Bloom Sandebaeck
Photo: Margareta Bloom Sandebäck
"Lessons I learned from my experience with She Entrepreneurs are things I reflect on on a daily basis. Not only do I feel like I'm a better business leader after the program, but also my personal development has been impacted on a very deep level."
Noha El Taher - She Entrepreneurs 2018
Photo: Margareta Bloom Sandebäck
Photo by Moa Karlberg
“Having the opportunity to stay focused on planning and strategizing for my business within a learning environment was a great personal push that has shaped many of the decisions and actions that followed.”
Najwa Sahmarani - She Entrepreneurs 2016
Photo by Moa Karlberg
Contact details

Please send any questions to
she@si.se

Programme Manager
Maria Henoch

Programme Administrator
Nadia Sundbom

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