Strategic Partners in Commerce and Entrepreneurship: SPICE
In recognition of the critical role of women and the lack of support for women in entrepreneurial pursuits, the Lucas-Kennedy Foundation created the SPICE Program.
The Lucas-Kennedy Foundation works to assist African women entrepreneurs with opportunities and prospects. Through strategic partnerships with in-country and Diaspora-based private sector entities, some of this assistance includes:
- Venture capital/private equity
- Business advisory and technical assistance services
- Capacity building/business training
- Mentorships
- Coordination of self-help investment partners
In addition, SPICE supports innovation-driven African women entrepreneurs. This is especially true in tech-enabled service & business operations such as light manufacturing, telecom, ag-tech, fin-tech, datacom, and IT.
