UNIDO, Seedstars announce launch of LevelUP Accelerator Gate III

AMMAN — A partnership led by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) announced the launch of the LevelUP Accelerator Gate III and the 15 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that Seedstars will support to scale game-changing and successful business models to enter global markets. 

Seedstars is a Swiss-based private company with a mission to impact people’s lives in emerging markets through technology and entrepreneurship.

Participating entrepreneurs will benefit from a fully fledged acceleration programme over the course of 12 weeks, according to a statement from the company.  

The 12-week accelerator will be implemented by UNIDO in partnership with Seedstars, to support the creation and growth of sustainable and inclusive businesses in Jordan.

The goal is to provide support for the SMEs to scale the product and go to market, with a particular focus on empowering women and young Jordanian entrepreneurs that have the right skills, network, and training to grow in the sectors of garment and fashion, natural cosmetics, and food supplements, through coaching and mentoring, and by leveraging digital tools, the statement said.

Through the programme, entrepreneurs will be mentored by experienced entrepreneurs and field experts; connect participants to relevant experts and mentors that would help them leverage their business network and improve their activities; and award 10 startups as the Champions of Digital Change.