Competitive and limited partial economic assistance will be available for eight to ten qualifying selected candidates from the Americas who request support when filling out the application form.  Particular consideration will be given to those from small economies in senior positions and/or those who work in Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs). Top female entrepreneurs will also be considered. Kindly note that full sponsorship is not available.

 

Based on the number of requests received and the needs of the candidates, beneficiaries of partial economic assistance will be granted the following:

 

1. Round-trip air fare + per diem to cover hotel accommodation for a maximum of five nights;

2. Round-trip air fare; or

3. Per diem to cover hotel accommodation for a maximum of five nights.