Access Bank Youthrive Program

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Access Bank Youthrive Program is a transformative initiative by Access Bank designed to empower, uplift, and accelerate the next generation of MSMEs. The program is a groundbreaking collaboration between the bank and the Vice President’s office, dedicated to empowering Individuals and MSMEs. With a focus on capacity development, financial empowerment, and business exchange, the program aims to impact 4 million youths over the next four years.

Access Bank Youthrive Program Pillars

The Access Bank Youthrive Program is dedicated to empowering MSMEs around 4 key pillars:

Capacity Development: Empowering the youth with skills for entrepreneurship and employability.
Business Exchange: Exceptional Entrepreneurs will be sponsored on Business Exchange Programs to The Netherlands, China, or India.
Access to Funding: Get access to finance through business grants and business loans to scale your business upon completion of the capacity development programs.
Employment: Discover employment opportunities after completing our comprehensive capacity development programs.

More Benefits: Entrepreneurs often encounter hurdles in navigating business operations and regulatory processes. At Access Bank, we equip individuals/MSMEs with a suite of products and services tailored to address these challenges.

Expert Guidance and Business Support

The Youthrive program goes beyond these 4 pillars by offering invaluable support from industry experts and enriching participants.

Access to experts providing hands-on support on key business topics.
Cost-effective business account including DBA Lite.
CAC Business registration.
W Community membership for eligible participants.
Legal and regulatory advisory services by legal experts.
Product registration and certification with NAFDAC, SON, etc.
Business Export support by export-trade professionals.

Application Requirements:

Startup: A new business with less than 12 months in operation.
Business Owner: An established business with more than 1 year in operation.
Graduate: A tertiary institution degree holder seeking active employment or business venture.
Non-Graduate: A young individual with a minimum of a school leaving certificate seeking skill acquisition or business venture.

Access Bank Youthrive Program Application Timeline

Application deadline: Ongoing.

How to Apply

Click Here to apply for Access Bank Youthrive Program

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