Crosswise Works

02/02/2022

A little FYI for our partners: there is a SBIR call in developing markets which may interest you, especially if you are interested in innovation and sustainability in new contexts! For more information check out the following links:

https://lnkd.in/e48GJuHc

https://lnkd.in/eHPfbN4U

05/10/2021

We are proud to showcase this Nigeria-based startup which has successfully raised over a million US dollars in pre-seed investment! OurPass participated in The Next Economy incubation class of 2020, and it is great to see them reaching incredible new heights. Read the article below to find out more and stay tuned to their developments:

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21/09/2021

Dear Facebook Friends,

We are excited to share with you some cool news from Crosswise Works!

First of all, we would like to share that we have welcomed in our team our new Managing Director, Mayke Harding. Mayke will bring to the team years of experience in the field of SME support and capacity building, together with a whole new organizational development approach that will guide Crosswise Works on the path to self-organization.

On top of that, we also want to share with you the publication of our 2020 Year Report, featuring highlights from our work, past and future projects, and our great network of partners who made that work possible.

We hope that you enjoy reading this as much as we have enjoyed making these projects come to life, and we are looking forward to making the coming years a success with the help of all of you!

https://bit.ly/CWWYearReport2020

09/08/2021

Great to see Shaqodoon Organization motivating the youth of the future in ! Take a look at these amazing pictures - we hope they inspire you to reach your goals this week!

19/07/2021

Meet the entrepreneurs from our Boost Your Business incubation programme, young change-makers fostering the circular economy in Mombasa, Kenya. Take a look through the personal lens of Agnes and her approach to sustainable clothing below:

MDF Training & Consultancy GoodUp Close the Gap Kenya

Meet Agnes, the founder and visionary behind Best Fit Wears. A clothing business that collects used clothing and repairs them for resale. She joined BOOST your business with her business “Best Fit Wears”. Read about her experience on our website:
https://closethegap.co.ke/BOOST-stories/

Do you know about BOOST your Business? Boost your Business wants to inspire Mombasa youth and start-ups to go circular as we believe green is the future.
With this incubation program based at Close the Gap Hub at Ratna square in Mombasa, we create impactful products or services, and ultimately create jobs.
https://boost-yourbusiness.com/en/

Crosswise Works MDF Training & Consultancy GoodUp National Industrial Training Authority - NITA Close the Gap Kenya

14/07/2021

We are honoured to see the profound impact The Next Economy has on prospective entrepreneurs. Read Naima's inspirational reflection below!

first day of core life skills It all started when my friend Maryam, Who was a student in the IITE first batch at the time, shared with me the application form later and told me to apply and take th…

14/06/2021

Pleased to share these stories from our Boost programme! Through the Boost Your Business incubator, Kenyan entrepreneurs are supported in their first steps towards developing a circular, sustainable business. Proud to contribute to building the circular ecosystem of Mombasa with our partners MDF Training & Consultancy, Close the Gap Kenya and GoodUp with the support of Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland - RVO.

Public-private partnership BOOST in Kenya bridges the digital gap. The programme consists of 3 pillars: boost your learning, boost your tech and boost your b...

08/06/2021

Great to see all the applications coming in for The Next Economy in Mogadishu. Looking forward to seeing the next batch of aspiring entrepreneurs break through with their impactful innovations - for more information on the work IITE Institute does, do check out their page!

1,409! That’s the number of applications we received. 😯 😳 50% of the selections will be reserved for female participants.

01/06/2021

To learn more about bridging the digital gap in Kenya, check out this post showcasing how young entrepreneurs in Mombasa have the opportunity to boost their tech skills!

In , there is a serious digital gap: only 6%-8% of the population has access to a computer. The Boost programme helps to bridge that gap! Young...

29/03/2021

For the past 5 years, The Next Economy has been inspiring young people in Africa to improve their job prospects with a comprehensive training in employability and entrepreneurship skills. Our local partner IITE Institute in Mogadishu is currently welcoming new applications for their business incubation program - check out the details below!

15/03/2021

Check out the application for the Mombasa hackathon with our partners Close the Gap Kenya and Swahilipot Hub - be part of a sustainable future with prizes and business support!

The Mombasa Circular Economy Hackathon aims to bring together problem solvers to innovate solutions to local challenges in three SDG themes.
Do you have an idea? Get your team together and sign up.
Amazing prizes to be won, including a fully sponsored business incubation and acceleration program for your solution.
Apply Now:
http://bit.ly/Circularhackmombasa

Swahilipot Hub Crosswise Works Close the Gap Kenya MDF Africa

08/03/2021

We are excited to see the Core Life Skills program for kick-off with a bang in Bamako! Check out their post for your weekly Monday inspiration!