The LBS-BOI Business Innovation Accelerator (BIA), Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme is a collaboration between Lagos Business School (LBS) and Bank of Industry (BOI) aimed at raising the next generation of business leaders by providing high quality entrepreneurship training across the 6-geopolitical regions of Nigeria.
The LBS-BOI Accelerator programme has so far covered the South-West and North-Central Region of Nigeria in the first two cohorts. This new cohort is intended to reach 60 high impact entrepreneurs in the South East Region of Nigeria: Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo.
The programme was established with the objective of cultivating and scaling impact-driven entrepreneurs who use for-profit business models to effectively provide solutions to address problems, while fostering positive societal transformation.
By striving to generate a category of entrepreneurs adept at problem-solving, the Accelerator programme offers a comprehensive range of training modules to ensure entrepreneurs grow and scale in a sustainable manner.
LBS-BOI Accelerator Programme Benefits
- Entreprenuership and business management training
- Six-month Apprenticeship/Technical training
- Training on access to market and funding
- Investor pitch
- Ongoing supports and access to entrepreneurial ecosystem
The 1 year Accelerator programme comprises of four (4) modules:
- Entrepreneurship Orientation & Business Management Training:6 weeks
- Apprenticeship/Technical Mentoring: 6 months
- Training on access to market – 2 weeks
- Training on access to funding – 2 weeks
Eligibility Criteria for LBS-BOI Accelerator Programme
- Your business should be an existing business and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
- Your business should be an innovative business and have significant potential to scale.
- Your business should be in specific sectors especially in the Agricultural & Manufacturing industry.
- Your business should be located in the South East Region of Nigeria; Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu or Imo.
- You should be physically available for first phase of the programme for 6 weeks in Lagos.
Application Timeline
- Online Application: January 5th – January 31st, 2024
- Initial Screening: February 1st – February 9th, 2024
- Selection Process: February 10th – February 17th, 2024
- Acceptance and Onboarding: February 18th – March 3rd, 2024
- Programme Commencement: March 4th, 2024
How To Apply
Click Here to Apply for LBS-BOI Accelerator Programme.
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