Kickstart is an initiative of the Foundation and focuses on enterprise growth and development for young entrepreneurs. The programme supports youth-owned businesses through the provision of training, access to capital (grants) and mentoring.
Kickstart is also available within other countries in Africa, as an initiative of the Africa Zone of the AB InBev Group. The program hitherto has been successfully implemented in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland and Tanzania. In Nigeria, the program started in 2016 and has run three editions in the South West and South East region. With effect from 2019, Kickstart has become a national intervention in Nigeria, now open to youths in the six geo-political zones of the country.
Host: AB InBev Group
Category: Training & Grant
Eligible Country: Nigerians
Application Closing Date: July 22nd, 2022.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be between age 18 to 35 years.
- Must be able to communicate in the English language (read, write and speak).
- Must Reside in and have their business operations in Nigeria
- Business Area must focus on the following:
– Agriculture ( Maize, Rice, Sorghum Value Chain and Others)
– Circular Packaging (e.g., recycling)
– Renewable Energy
– Water Stewardship
– Distributorship (Unique small-scale sales model for International Breweries Plc. Products) - Businesses must be within 0 to 3 years.
Benefits
- Business grant up to N3Million
- Entrepreneurship and business development Training
- Mentorship
How to apply 2022 Kickstart Entrepreneurship Programme for Young Nigerian
To participate in the Kickstart, prospective awardees are required to fill and submit an application form. To be considered for shortlisting, applicants are required to meet the eligible criteria. Visit the official announcement page for more details.
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