AFRINYPE/STARS-LIKE-US Young Africa Enterprise Programme (YAEP) 2024 for Young African Entrepreneurs

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The Young Africa Enterprise Programme (YAEP) is a pioneering initiative designed to empower young African entrepreneurs and catalyse economic growth across the continent. Developed by Stars-Like-Us Europe and African Network of Youth Policy Experts (AFRINYPE), YAEP aims to harness the potential of Africa’s young entrepreneurs by providing them with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities necessary to thrive in the global marketplace. African youth have enormous talents and will be encouraged to look inward and harness their potentials in SMEs as catalyst for personal and regional economic rebirth.

The Young Africa Enterprise Programme (YAEP) is a response to addictive migration of Africa’s young people to Europe and other Western countries in search of greener pastures by all possible means. Over a decade-long period, YAEP will revolutionize the entrepreneurial landscape in Africa, fostering a generation of innovative leaders who will drive sustainable development and create positive change.

Goal:

The goal of the YAE Programme is to empower African youth to become resilient, resourceful, and socially conscious entrepreneurs who can drive positive change in their communities and contribute to Africa’s sustainable development. By nurturing the next generation of business leaders and change-makers, these programme plays a vital role in unlocking Africa’s entrepreneurial potential and fostering a brighter future for the continent

Mission:

One of the key focuses of YAEP is to foster a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation among the youth. By providing aspiring young individuals with the necessary tools, resources, and mentorship, this programme aims to inspire and enable them to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams, create their opportunities, and contribute to the growth of Africa’s economy. YAEP aims to promote African products at the international markets.

Young Africa Enterprise Programme Benefits:

The programme will empower the participants:

With transformative leadership skills for business development and management.
Gain new knowledge development in Enterprise.
Attracting Investors and International Market Opportunities.
Access our communication platform and E-learning hub for capacity building for start-ups and entrepreneurship growth.
They will come out of the programme empowered to contribute to Africa’s economy.
One-on-One Business Mentorship Opportunity.
Access to grants, loans, and other credit facilities.
Certificate of completion after the programme.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be an ambitious African Youth.
Between the age of 18-35 years.
Ability to commit reasonably to at least 95% participation throughout the pendency of the programme.
Own a Startup or willingness to innovate.
Availability to participate virtually.
Interest in Entrepreneur and Business Development.