SARA BY WEMA Transforming Nigerian Youths Program For Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs (up to N5 Million Grant Award)

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Applications are open for SARA BY WEMA Transforming Nigerian Youths Program. SARA BY WEMA, in collaboration with Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), and MasterCard Foundation proudly presents a transformative initiative aimed at equipping Nigerian youths, especially female entrepreneurs, with essential entrepreneurial and managerial skills.

The Transforming Nigerian Youths Program offers comprehensive training and support to young Nigerian entrepreneurs, focusing particularly on female entrepreneurs aged 18 – 35 years. Through a combination of enterprise training, access to grants, market access support, and personalized mentoring, participants will be equipped with tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s competitive business landscape.

The program features a 15-working day, self-paced virtual training designed to equip participants with essential business skills, supplemented by interactive workshops and seminars to deepen understanding and practical application of the materials learned.

The apex of the program is a grand pitchathon, where participants will be allowed to pitch their business ideas to a panel of credible judges. This final stage not only showcases participants’ innovations but also provides them with critical feedback and the chance to win grant awards or secure further mentorship and funding opportunities from potential investors who will also attend the pitchathon program.

Transforming Nigerian Youths Program Benefits

Free Enterprise Training: Free enterprise training for 50,000 young women business
Access to Market: Gain access to free and discounted slots in trade fairs and exhibitions to showcase your products and services.
Personalized Support Services: Receive personalized support from SMEDAN-certified Business Development Support Providers (BDSPs) to help you navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
Seed Grants: Stand a chance to receive grant award of up to N5,000,000 to kickstart or scale your business ventures.

Transforming Nigerian Youths Program Objectives

With the Transforming Nigerian Youths Program, They aim to:

Promote youth empowerment and entrepreneurship development.
Foster economic growth and innovation across diverse sectors.
Equip young Nigerians with vital business skills and knowledge.
Create a network of entrepreneurial change-makers driving positive impact.

Eligibility Criteria for Transforming Nigerian Youths Program

The program targets young Nigerians aged 18 to 35, with a specific focus on women entrepreneurs, across various sectors of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).