Call for Applications: 2025 EY SDG Accelerator Program

Ryan Cloete
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Call for Applications: 2025 EY SDG Accelerator Program. Apply Now for the 2025 EY SDG Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs Using AI for Good, a global program that supports women-led ventures applying responsible AI to solve critical social and environmental challenges. This 6-month accelerator empowers female founders across Africa, Latin America, and Asia to grow their businesses and deepen their impact.

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Background & Job Description

The EY SDG Accelerator is seeking five women-led impact-driven enterprises that use AI/ML technologies to address global issues aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These could include solutions for climate change, food insecurity, inequality, and more. The program is designed to nurture ethical AI innovation, boost scalability, and strengthen community resilience in the Global South.

This is an informational job post not affiliated with EY or the accelerator program. We aim to promote opportunities for women entrepreneurs.

Tasks

Participants will:

  • Attend technical and business training workshops
  • Work with a dedicated EY business coach for tailored support
  • Join peer-to-peer learning sessions with global founders
  • Engage in global networking and promotional opportunities
  • Participate in events and connect with investors and collaborators

Qualifications

Education and Certification

  • Must be legally incorporated and operating for at least one year
  • Must operate in Africa, Latin America, or South/Southeast Asia
  • Must be proficient in English

Experience

  • Business must use AI/ML for positive social or environmental impact
  • Must follow responsible AI practices
  • Founder must be a woman (CEO, MD, or significant owner)
  • Business must be a social enterprise (for-profit, nonprofit, hybrid, or cooperative)
  • Must have plans for income and impact growth

Call for Applications: 2025 EY SDG Accelerator Program

Additional Information

  • Duration: 6 months
  • Selected enterprises receive coaching, expert-led workshops, and access to global networks
  • Occasional opportunities for events and media promotion

Applications are open now. Apply early to secure your spot.

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Ryan Cloete is a Cape Town-based journalist with an Advanced Diploma in Journalism from CPUT. He is passionate about storytelling that informs and uplifts communities. With experience across digital platforms, Ryan is driven by a commitment to meaningful, people-focused journalism.

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