From: "Grace Kadenge | GrowthAfrica" <gka@growthafrica.com> Date: June 25, 2013, 10:29:36 AM GMT+03:00 To: "'Ali Hussein'" <ali@hussein.me.ke> Subject: Applications now open for The Growth Hub's 2nd accelerator program!

Dear Ali,

I hope this e-mail finds you well.

I am reaching out to you to inform you about two upcoming programs that The Growth Hub will be running this year.

We are looking for motivated early stage entrepreneurs in the social enterprise space who are looking to build successful businesses. We support a variety of sectors, particularly: energy / environmental sustainability, mobile and IT, agro-processing, financial services and essential services (health, education, water & sanitation). Our programmes provide: Access to seed funding (up to $100,000) One on one mentorship and networking through a diverse network of thought leaders, experienced entrepreneurs, and investors Collaborative working space in the heart of Nairobi’s business district Intensive series of workshops Access to investors through pitch showcases

I2I: Idea-to-Innovation Applications due by July 15 Information Sessions on July 1 and July 11 Programme Start: August 1 Click here for more details and to apply online!

I2I2: Innovation-to-Impact Applications due by August 19 Information Sessions on August 1 and August 8 Programme Start: September 13 Click here for more details and to apply online!

We appreciate your help in circulating this information to anyone who may be interested and qualified for our programme. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.

Please help us tweet the following: East African #startups, apply to @GrowthHubAfrica Idea to Innovation by July 15. Seed funding, mentoring & pitching http://goo.gl/04v4m

Accelerate your #startup with $ 75,000 available in seed funding. Apply by August 19. Pitching, Biz Model & mentoring http://goo.gl/E5lcR

About us: The Growth Hub is an impact incubator and accelerator that supports early stage entrepreneurs and start-ups in the social enterprise space in Africa who are solving today’s most pressing societal and environmental problems creating huge social and financial impact.

Best regards,

Grace Kadenge Programme Co-ordinator

Cape Office Park, Ring Road Kilimani P.O. Box 17726 – 00100 GPO, Nairobi

P: +254 20-2501777 M: +254 750 877595 W: www.growthafrica.com E: gka@growthafrica.com