"2023 Mastercard Empowerment Program for Nigerian Youths"

Application Deadline: Not Specified

Unlocking Opportunities for Nigerian Youths

The Transforming Nigerian Youths program, powered by the partnership between the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) and Mastercard Foundation, is dedicated to creating a powerful network of entrepreneurial and managerial change-makers in Nigeria. This initiative focuses on empowering youths and women across the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector.

With the aim of building the capacity of 40,000 MSMEs, particularly women-led businesses, the program offers free entrepreneurship training through EDC's online learning platform and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) technology, ensuring easy access to learning for all participants.

About MasterCard Foundation:

The Mastercard Foundation envisions a world where everyone has equal opportunities to learn and prosper. By providing access to education, financial services, and skills training, the foundation aims to uplift economically disadvantaged young people in Africa, empowering them to create a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Program Benefits:

• Personalized Business Growth Plan
• Exciting Rewards: Free Website Design, Google My Business profile, CAC registration, Logo creation, and more.
• Access to Markets
• Entrepreneurial Skill Acquisition
• One-on-One Advisory Services
• Free Data for Training
• Opportunities to participate in sector-specific Competitions
• Information on Funding Opportunities

Eligibility Requirements:

The program welcomes youths aged 18 to 35 years, residing in any of the 36 States of Nigeria, who already have a business or a promising business idea.