The PowerUp Entrepreneurship program is an initiative of Access Corporation and is implemented by the NerdzFactory Foundation.
The program aims to empower young Nigerians in entrepreneurial skills and bridge the gap between ideation and actualization, equipping them to start and grow sustainable businesses.
To maximize impact, the program is divided into several components, including:
- PowerUp Webinar
- PowerUp BootCamp
- PowerUp Demo-Day
Program Learning
- Digital Marketing
- Financial Management
- Designing a pitch deck and how to pitch your business idea
- Business plan and model
- How to generate funds for your business
- Branding
Eligibility
Open to
- Young graduates
- Final year students
- Unemployed youth
- NYSC Corp members
- Girls between the ages of 18-35 years
- Aspiring entrepreneurs
- Existing entrepreneurs
Benefits
- Increase youth participation in entrepreneurship
- Help youth identify business opportunities that they can commence with minimum capital
- Improve access to finance for existing businesses
- Develop business skills
- Promote collaboration and networking
- Create jobs and economic opportunities
Application Process
The PowerUP Entrepreneurship Program will run for a duration of 2-week, with the webinar series, from Monday, April 8, 2024 – Friday, April 19, 2024. Physical class holds at NerdzFactory HQ, Ogudu GRA, Lagos, while virtual class holds on Zoom.
Deadline: April 5, 2024