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T PmmTe Young Visionaries Fellowship Programme seeks to identiy promising young entrepreneursin India and Arica and oer them opportunities or growth and collaboration across the twogeographies. Entries are invited rom young entrepreneurs in India and Arica, who havedemonstrated success in terms o achieving signifcant pft and/or substantial cl mpctthrough a venture in any o the ollowing industry sectors: Creative Industry Cultural Industry Education

Energy Environment Food & Agriculture Healthcare

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Somebody working in one of the above listed industry sectors, who is able to demonstratesuccess in terms o b wth (proft/market share/employees), and/or cl mpct(addressing a social problem/need), or in terms o ptt (quality and aesthetic) amongstpeers

Somebody who has dvlpd a successul (in terms o impact and reach) social or not-orproft enterprise

Somebody who has shown ldhp in the industry by championing its development inIndia and/or Arica

Somebody who has dvlpd ttv (exhibitions, trade airs, estivals etc.) to osterbusiness ties between India and Arica in his/her chosen sector

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Open to citizens o the Arican continent only.2. India

Open to Indian citizens and non resident Indians only.

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One Indian and one African winner will be declared from each of the seven industry sectors.In all, 14 candidates will be selected as Young Visionaries

Each sector will be allotted a grant of USD 10,000 7 African winners (one from each sector) will get the opportunity to travel to India for 5 days

and attend a relevant academic and business meetings. Te tour will comprise o meetingsand seminars tailored to suit winners interests

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7 Indian winners (one from each sector) will get the opportunity to travel to Africa for 5 daysand attend a relevant academic and business meetings. Te tour will comprise o meetingsand seminars tailored to suit winners interests

All the winners will be felicitated at an awards ceremony and networking event to be held inIndia in 2012

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Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must be under the age of 40 years as on 31st December, 2012

Candidates should already be working in one of the above listed industry sectors withat least 2 years proessional experience Candidates should possess exceptional entrepreneurial skills and must demonstrate their

ability to adopt innovative approaches towards the development o their sector Candidates must demonstrate their potential as future leaders of Africa-India collaborative

business through their character, drive and abilities

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INDIAFRICA: A Shared Future will appoint a Jury of domain experts to sift through all entriesand short list candidates from India and Africa across the 7 sectors

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit more information and provide 3 references.

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Short listed candidates may be asked to submit more detailed information at any point oftime during the competition at the behest o the jury

e nal say in selecting Young Visionaries will rest with the Grand Jury and its decision willbe considered fnal and binding

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Te Young Visionaries Fellowship Programme aims to identiy entrepreneurs who displaythe potential o playing an instrumental role in the Indian and/or Arican market, in termso achieving either signifcant proft or substantial social impact.owards this end, candidates will be judged on the ollowing basic criteria:

Entrepreneurial ability e candidates ability to run or manage a business that fulls a market need e candidates ability to demonstrate business acumen, commercial awareness and

managerial ability towards the ormulation o a clear business strategy

Market Awareness e candidates in depth understanding of his/her industry

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e candidates ability to spot gaps and opportunities within the Indian and/or Africanmarkets

e candidates ability to replicate a business idea or exploit opportunities for its growth inIndian and/or Arican markets.

Originality e candidates ability to develop a unique idea and leverage it in a commercial context e candidates ability to take initiative in successfully driving forward an original idea e candidates ability to assess, enjoy and take risks

Leadership PotentialTe candidates ability to employ entrepreneurial skills to emerge as a leader in his/her chosensector, especially in the context o India and/or Arica

Self Condence & Interpersonal Skills e focus and ambition to support original ideas e ability to sell an idea, negotiate and networkAgent of ChangeTe candidates ability to make a dierence not merely in business terms but also withrespect to ulflling a social or market need

Entrepreneurial Vision or India and AricaTe candidates vision or a mutually benefcial culture o personal and proessionalengagement, collaboration and partnership or India and Arica

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Send your completed application form, Curriculum Vitae, 500 word statement as your entry.

In addition to the Application Form please:~ Prepare a 500 word statement on how your enterprise has made a positive dierence to

your community and how it can be scaled up and replicated across Arica and India~ Prepare a detailed Curriculum Vitae

Theentryshouldbesubmittedtoyv@indiafrica.in

latest by 31t Jly 2012, 1200 hrs GMT. ey can also be mailed at

idWk D & stty Pvt Ltd

609, Block-C, 6th Floor, Nirvana Courtyard, South City-2, Sector-50, Gurgaon, Harayana,

Pin-122018, India In case of oine submission kindly write INDIAFRICA YOUNG VISIONARIES APPLICATION

on the envelope.

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imptt Dt Registration Deadline: 31t Jly, 2012

For queries please mail us at ctct@dc.

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All submissions to INDIAFRICA : A Shared Future will be, for exhibition or publication purposes,the property of the Organizers. e Organizing Committee retains the right to publish entriesand inormation associated with them and the participants in all communication exercises

related to INDIAFRICA : A Shared Future. e Organizers or any employee or agent of the Organizers will NOT be liable for:(a) any costs incurred or loss or liability suered by the participants in relation to the program(b) any lost expectation o profts by participant(c) any ailure by participant to understand their rights in relation to Intellectual Property,

or the rights o Te Organizers in relation to Intellectual Property(d) any other beneft applicants may expect to gain by participating in the program.

e Organizers may change the Terms and Conditions of participation at any time withoutspecic notice. e amended Terms and Conditions of Entry will be eective immediatelyupon being posted on the Website. Important changes to the Terms and Conditions will behighlighted on www.indiarica.in or your convenience; however, you acknowledge that it isyour sole responsibility to regularly visit www.indiarica.in to read any changes to the ermsand Conditions of Entry. Disputes, if any, are subject to the jurisdiction in the courts of Delhionly.

Emphasis will be laid on the participants conviction of the idea and the thoroughness ofresearch and understanding of his/her and its context. INDIAFRICA : A Shared Future mayat any time and or any reason:(a) disqualify a participant from the program if the evaluation panel or the Grand Jury

in their absolute discretion, determine that such disqualifcation is warranted

(b) discontinue the program by posting a notice to that eect on www.indiarica.in

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