On the last 30th, Sebrae-SP announced the Ginga Afrotech Hub, which aims to bring more diversity to the innovation ecosystem, meet specific needs and welcome black people with projects and businesses in technology and science. 130 vacancies are open for the three programs: Prototype, Immerse and Scientists.
According to Daiane Almeida, consultant at ABStartups, “the programs for technology projects and businesses were designed to serve people who today are outside the radar of acceleration programs, who choose to support more mature startups”. With this, the initiative aims to increase the number of this profile of startups led by black people.
Data from the BlackRocks Startups platform reveal that only 25.1% of entrepreneurs declared themselves to be black or brown. “We want to impact the community, create a sense of belonging and contribute to business growth,” says Lucas Lima, FIPT consultant, a partner foundation of Sebrae-SP.
Information about the programs
The 130 vacancies available are directed to the State of São Paulo. Check the details of each project below;
Ginga Prototype: focused on technology business projects in the model validation and first sales phase. The program lasts six months, has 60 places and registration will be open until April 16th.
Immersed Ginga: aimed at technology businesses in the operation phase, that is, those who already have a validated MVP (minimum viable product) and an official version of the product. The program will run for seven months and has 20 places.
Ginga Scientist: Its proposal is to form a community of black researchers and scientists to monitor, guide and promote deeptechs. Black people who already undertake or who are interested in undertaking in technology, civil society organizations, investment funds and angel investors can apply. The initiative lasts 12 months and has 50 vacancies.
Interested parties can obtain more information from the website of the Ginga Afrotech Hub.
