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Dear Social Innovator,

Thank you for your interest in the Social Innovators Programme (SIP) 2026 cohort.

This form serves two purposes:

1. Application: to help us understand you, your enterprise, and your suitability for the programme
2. Baseline & Organisational Capacity Assessment (OCA): to assess your current stage and tailor support for selected participants

The form is structured in two parts:

Part 1 – Applicant & Enterprise Information (Baseline) is to be completed by all applicants. This helps us understand your background, enterprise context, and starting point so that we can tailor the programme to meet your personal and organisational needs. Please complete this section as honestly and thoughtfully as possible, it is not a test.

Part 2 – Organisational Capacity Assessment (OCA) is a diagnostic tool designed to assess your organisation’s strengths and areas for growth. It is especially recommended for applicants interested in the Enterprise Sustainability Workshops (Bootcamp). Findings from this section will be used to tailor training, mentorship, and support.

The full survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your responses will be kept confidential and managed in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), with considerations for the AU Convention on Cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection (Malabo Convention). Please read more about our privacy policy here.

NOTE: Document uploads are OPTIONAL. You may proceed with the OCA even if you do not have these documents:

IF available, these documents help us understand your enterprise’s operational context and institutional maturity. All files submitted will be treated confidentially and used solely for internal programme planning and evaluation purposes.

Required Uploads (where available):

1. Operations Policy or Organizational Manual
2. Staff Handbook or Human Resource Policy Document
3. Most Recent Audited Financial Report
4. Theory of Change, Impact Strategy, or Evaluation Report
5. Communications/Branding Strategy, Newsletter, Annual Report, or Other Engagement Material

You may skip any document upload that is not applicable to your organisation.

Thank you.

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* 1. Consent to Data Collection & Use

I have read and understood the information provided, and I give my consent for LEAP Africa to collect, store, and process my personal data for the purpose of this research study.

I have also reviewed LEAP Africa's privacy policy

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* 2. APPLICANT & ENTERPRISE INFORMATION (BASELINE)

SECTION 1: Participant Details

Full Name (Please write your First name first)

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* 3. Gender

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* 4. Age

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* 5. Nationality

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* 6. Email Address (please, if possible provide your organisational email address)

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* 7. SECTION 2: Enterprise Profile

This section is designed to collect your enterprise information. Some of the information will be used to determine the technical assistance to be given. Please provide accurate and complete information.

Name of your enterprise

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* 8. In which types of areas does your organization primarily operate? (Please select all that apply)

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* 9. In which country(s) does your enterprise operate? (Please select all that apply.)

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* 10. What Global goal (SDGs) is your social enterprise focused on? (Please select all that apply)

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* 11. Please, list your enterprise's products and services and for each product/service, indicate which SDG(s) it addresses. (e.g., Reusable water bottle (SDG 6); Training for small-scale farmers (SDG 2))

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* 12. Sector (Please select the primary sector your enterprise operates in)

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* 13. Which of the following SIP 2026 thematic focus areas does your enterprise primarily operate within? (Please select one)

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* 14. Years of operation (How many years has your enterprise been in operation?)

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* 15. How many paid team members (full-time and part-time) does your enterprise currently have? (Please include yourself in the count. Do not include volunteers. Respond with a number, e.g. 1, 2, 3).

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* 16. SECTION 3: Enterprise Stage & Performance

What stage is your enterprise currently at?

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* 17. How would you describe your enterprise's revenue trend over the past 12 months?

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* 18. SECTION 4: Funding & Investment Readiness

What form(s) of finance have you accessed since you started your enterprise? (Select all that apply)

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* 19. What challenges do you typically experience in fundraising or revenue generation?(max. 300 words)

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* 20. How confident are you when pitching your innovation to potential partners and investors?

Please select one (Lowest = Not at all confident; Highest = Extremely confident)

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* 21. How would you rate your fundraising abilities?

Please select one (Lowest = Poor; Highest = Excellent)

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* 22. How successful have your previous fundraising efforts been?

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* 23. SECTION 5: Ecosystem & Partnerships

Are you currently part of any network to access and attract impact investors or partnerships?

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* 24. If yes to the above question, please list them

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* 25. Please rate your enterprise's current level of engagement with the following ecosystem actors.

1. No engagement – No contact, collaboration, or interaction
2. Minimal engagement – Occasional or informal contact (e.g., one-off event or email exchange)
3. Moderate engagement – Some structured interaction (e.g., participation in programs, working groups, or consultations)
4. Strong engagement – Ongoing collaboration or formal partnerships (e.g., co-implementation of activities, regular strategic dialogue)
5. Very strong engagement – Deep, strategic, and sustained partnerships central to enterprise activities and growth

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Investors (angel, venture, impact)
Mentors and advisors
Policymakers and government ministries
Strategic partners (NGOs, corporates, foundations)
Other social enterprises or peer networks
Development agencies or international NGOs
Regional or continental accelerators/incubators
Universities or research institutions

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* 26. SECTION 6: Learning Needs & Expectations

What are the top three challenges your enterprise currently faces? (Please rank your top three from the list below, or describe them in the text box)

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* 27. What are your key expectations from this programme? (max. 200 words)

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* 28. Which of the following areas do you most want to strengthen through this programme? (Please select up to three)

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* 29. SECTION 7: Self-Assessment of Current Capacity

Please describe the current level of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool adoption or integration within your enterprise's operations across the following areas using a scale of 1 to 5 as follows:

1. No adoption – No tools in place or initiatives underway
2. Initial exploration – Early-stage exploration or limited pilot initiatives
3. Moderate adoption – Some tools in use for specific tasks or functions
4. Significant adoption – Tools integrated across multiple departments or workflows
5. Full integration – AI is central to strategy and fully embedded in operations

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Operational Efficiency (e.g., workflow automation, supply chain optimization, inventory management)
Financial Management (e.g., AI-driven budgeting tools, fraud detection, automated accounting systems)
Customer Engagement & Public Relations (e.g., CRM systems, chatbots, personalized recommendations, social media automation)
Impact Tracking & Measurement (e.g., AI for data collection, predictive impact modeling, outcome analysis)

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* 30. Please rate your current capacity in the following areas.

Scale: 1 = Very low | 2 = Low | 3 = Moderate | 4 = High | 5 = Very high

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Business strategy and planning
Financial management
Investment readiness and pitching
Impact measurement and M&E
Partnerships and ecosystem engagement
Use of digital tools in your enterprise
Use of AI tools in your enterprise

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* 31. SECTION 8: Recommendation

Any recommendations to LEAP Africa on how to make the fellowship valuable to you? (max. 200 words)

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* 32. Updates and Communications

I would like to receive updates, newsletters, and marketing communications, including information about opportunities and programmes, from LEAP Africa. (Optional)

✓ You have completed the Application & Baseline Form. Thank you.
You are now invited to complete the

Organisational Capacity Assessment (OCA)
The OCA should take an additional 7–8 minutes to complete.
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