The Bank of Industry in collaboration with the Lagos Business School is calling for applications for the 2022 BOI-LBS Entrepreneurship Programme for young Nigerians.
About 2022 BOI-LBS Entrepreneurship Development Programme
The BOI-LBS Entrepreneurship Innovation Centre has been set up to develop impact-driven entrepreneurs who use for-profit business models to solve problems and transform society positively. The programme aims to produce a new breed of innovative and problem-solving entrepreneurs who will transform society and revamp the national economy through job creation and the commercialization of their solutions globally.
Host: Bank of Industry/Lagos Business School
Category: Training & Grants
Eligible Country: Nigerians
Application Closing Date: 8th July 2022
Proposed scope: The programme will hold in the six geo-political zones of the country.
Target Audience: The target audience includes for-profit entrepreneurs whose businesses solve problems or positively transform society. They may include NYSC members, university/polytechnic graduates, prospective BOI customers (minimum qualification: WAEC)
Training Phases
Phase I: Entrepreneurship orientation and Business Management training
Phase II: Technical training to enhance the capacity of successful candidates
Phase III: Apprenticeship/business incubation/mentoring opportunities
Phase IV: Access to markets and funding
Programme Benefits
- Entrepreneurship and Orientation Business Training
- Mentorship
- Networking
- Access to Market/Funds
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
The following key criteria will be used in evaluating potential participants:
- Be at least 18 years of age. Having entrepreneurial experience will be an advantage.
- Could be a start-up or may have been established for some years already. Most importantly, the business should be solving a problem or meeting a need and should be scalable.
- Be a citizen or legal resident of Nigeria.
- Be available to commit to the training schedule
- Special focus shall be given to youth and women.
- Two letters of recommendation
How to Apply for the 2022 BOI-LBS Entrepreneurship Development Programme
Interested applicants are to fill the application form online (upload certificates and two letters of recommendation). After which the Interview process will follow. Admission letters will be sent to successful candidates. Visit the official EIC website for more details. Click the apply now button below to apply.
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