Turn your idea into a Business
IB PLC Hero’s Foundation is kickstarting a brighter future for Nigerian youths through entrepreneurship support.
For the past three years, International Breweries has implemented a far reaching and impactful empowerment initiative: Kickstart.
Kickstart is an African initiative of the AB InBev group the program hitherto has been successfully implemented in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland
Unlike previous editions that were regional, the 2019 edition is national.
Kickstart (called Hero Kickstart in the South and Trophy Kickstart in the West), is aimed at creating a culture of entrepreneurship in young people by: enhancing participants’ business awareness and skills through training.
The Kickstart initiative also provides grants as start-up capital for new businesses or to support expansion of existing businesses while also providing post investment support through coaching and mentoring.
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It is aimed at instilling a culture of entrepreneurship among Nigerian youths by encouraging them to develop their big ideas into sustainable businesses or expand their existing businesses through the provision of material and financial support which include:
- Business development skill training
- Business mentoring and coaching
- Provision of grant for business start-up and or expansion
Eligibilty
In order to participate in the kickstart program, prospective awardees are required to fill and submit an application form. In order to be considered for the short listing, applicants are required to meet the following requirements:
· They must be from 18 years to 35 years.
· They must be able to communicate in English language (read, write and speak).
· They must reside in and have their business operations in Nigeria.
· Their business must be within the following areas:
Agriculture
Circular Packaging (e.g. recycling)
Climate Action
Water Stewardship
ICT
Education
Manufacturing/Production
Crafts
Healthcare
Others
· For existing business, their business must not be more than 3 years.
How to Appy
If you are interested and you are also qualified, you can visit the link below to submit your application online. Click here to apply for the KickStart Programme 2019
Visit Kickstart website for more information
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If you need help in applying for this programme, kindly contact us on 07031542324 or utibeman(@)gmail.com
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