The International Breweries Foundation is an arm of International Breweries Plc, (a proud part of the AB InBev Group) with the objective of delivering impactful, developmental, and sustainable projects. Kickstart is an initiative of the Foundation and focuses on enterprise growth and development for young entrepreneurs. The programme supports youth-owned businesses through the provision of training, access to capital (grants), and mentoring.
Kickstart is also available within other countries in Africa as an initiative of the Africa Zone of the AB InBev Group. The program hitherto has been successfully implemented in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, and Tanzania. In Nigeria, the program started in 2016 and has run three editions in the South West and South East region. With effect from 2019, Kickstart has become a national intervention in Nigeria, now open to youths in the six geo-political zones of the country.
ELIGIBILITY
To be considered for shortlisting, applicants are required to meet the following requirements:
- Age: 18 years to 35 years.
- Communication: English language (read, write, and speak).
- Location: Reside in and have their business operations in Nigeria
Business Areas:
- Agriculture (Rice Farming, Maize Farming, Sorghum Farming)
- Circular Packaging
- Retailing (Retail of International Breweries Products)
- Renewable Energy
- Businesses must be within 0 to 3 years.
DEADLINE: July 24, 2023
To apply and for more information, apply here.
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