The Transforming Nigerian Youths program aims to create a network of entrepreneurial and managerial change-makers specifically youths and women across the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector in Nigeria.
EDC is teaming up with the Foundation to build the capacity of 40,000 MSMEs with special focus on agriculture and creative sectors especially women-led businesses in Nigeria. The training will be delivered via EDC’s online learning platform and IVR( Interactive Voice Response) to enable all learners to take part in the lessons on the go wherever they are.
Deadline Not Specified
Country to study: Nigeria
Sponsor: Mastercard Foundation
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Benefits: Free data, Free Website Design, Access to funding
The following are the core objectives of the program:
- To completely transform the mindset of youths in Nigeria to become more entrepreneurial, and to equip them to be self-employed or job creators.
- To create market access and provide support services to existing business owners especially those being run by young people.
- Change the way learning or information is received in Nigeria through EDC Beam.
Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Lead City University in partnership with Enterprise Development Centre, Pan Atlantic University and MasterCard Foundation Presents the Transforming Nigerian Youth Programme (TNY).
The Transforming Nigerian Youth (TNY) initiative offers an incredible opportunity for female entrepreneurs and those with business ideas between the ages of 18 and 35.
Eligibility Criteria:Â
- You must be a female youth aged between 18 and 35.
- You must either have a business or be an intending entrepreneur with a solid idea.
- You must be residing in Nigeria.
If you meet these requirements, this programme is tailored just for you.
Benefits of the Empowering Female Entrepreneurs MasterCard TNY Program 2024
- Personalized Plan for Business Growth
- Opportunity for rewards such as Free Website Design or Logo
- Free Access to Market
- Opportunity to have One on One Advisory Services with a Consultancy
- Free Data to browse for the training
- Access to information on Funding Opportunities
- The programme is for female youths (age 18-35 years) residing in Nigeria with a business or intending entrepreneurs seeking to start an idea.
