Tech-Startups

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At the request of the UK-FCO and IFC's client - IFC will be managing the delivery of a technical assistance program to be implemented by the client's Development Program Management Unit. This Program includes a detailed Scope of Work that is designed to help develop the early stage ecosystem in the country of operations. The Scope of Work comprises the following three main components: Component A - Technical Assistance to pipeline start-ups and client's investees of which companies deemed to have high potential for social impact may be considered for direct assistance via a grant allocation to help kick-start or boost operations during its growth phase. Component B - Technical Assistance delivery to startups aimed at helping refine their business ideas and where applicable, their performance as measured by the incremental customer acquisition and increased revenues. Component C - Advocacy efforts (and a media outreach campaign) directed at raising public awareness and ultimately, securing at least 1 policy reform that enables increased entrepreneurship in country of operations.