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Grants, VC funds, accelerators, and competitions for African entrepreneurs.
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World Athletics Development provides financial grants, services, and tailored support to World Athletics’ 214 Member Federations and six Area Associations. In Africa, this support is relevant to athletics governing bodies working on the growth and development of the sport across the region. Programmes also cover development and education, including grassroots participation, Kids’ Athletics, and training for volunteers, coaches, officials, and administrators through in-person training and the Education Hub.
Financial grants
World Athletics provides financial grants to its 214 Member Federations and six Area Associations.
Services and tailored support
World Athletics provides services and tailored support to its 214 Member Federations and six Area Associations to support the continued growth of athletics worldwide.
Global growth and development of athletics
World Athletics is dedicated to the global growth and development of athletics.
Grassroots and Kids' Athletics
Development and education programmes focus strongly on increasing participation at all levels, with a strong focus on grassroots and Kids’ Athletics.
Development and education
Programmes support the recruitment and ongoing development of volunteers, coaches, officials, and administrators through in-person training and online learning via the Education Hub.
Athletics programs and coaching development
Mentorship, network, sector expertise
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This is aimed at Member Federations and Area Associations rather than individual athletes or startups. Applicants should clearly link requests to athletics development outcomes such as grassroots participation, Kids’ Athletics, or the training of coaches, officials, volunteers, and administrators.
2015
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Multiple portfolio companies