IBPLC Kickstart Program 2021 for Nigerian Entrepreneurs

Published: 30 May 2021 1,177 views

International Breweries PLC Foundation is calling on local indigenous entrepreneurs solving social problems facing the South Western region of Nigeria to apply for its KickStart Program.

The KickStart program is a competition for budding entrepreneurs and innovators aged between 18 and 35 providing them with business-skills training, development support, mentorship and chance to come away with grant fund. The ultimate goal of the programme is to help build a young prosperous society by creating a culture of entrepreneurship among the youths, thereby reducing youth unemployment for indigenes in the South West. The KickStart program is one major initiative that would turn around the lives of youths in the area and improve the economic prosperity of the South Western Region.

IBPLC Kickstart Program

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Country to study	Nigeria
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	International Breweries Foundation (IBPLC)
State of Origin	Osun
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of IBPLC Kickstart Program

At the grand event, winners will be announced and presented with their prizes. It will be a high profile event with government functionaries and business persons in attendance.

The modules for the training will include:

1. Human Resources
2. Business Plan Writing
3. Book Keeping
4. Income Statements

At the end of the training, applicants will be given one month to write the final competing business plan which will be submitted in person at the Head Office in Ilesha, Osun State.

Duration of Competition: Successful applicants will then undergo an intensive business training sessions for one (1) week.

Requirements for IBPLC Kickstart Program

1. The competition is open ONLY to South Westerners of 18 to 35 years who live or have their business within the South Western region.
2. Applicants must be at least 18 and at most 35 years with valid identification (e.g National I.D; Drivers Licence; International Passport; Voters Registration, etc.) as at the last day of the application period.
3. He or she must be willing to operate the business on a full-time basis.
4. Have an innovative business idea in need of a start-up capital.
5. Or already have an existing small businesses needing capital to expand operations.
6. Energetic and entrepreneurial in approach.
7. Must be able to read and write.

Selection Process

Selection Criteria: A number of top entries will be selected based on the merit and quality of their business case by a team of seasoned judges. Each form will be scored against the “Screening Sheet”. The sheet will be used to grade and rank all submitted application form, the score gotten from the submission will be debated upon by the judges to ensure alignment and common ratings. For clarity of purpose and fairness to all applicants, the Screening sheet is an internal document. Scores are not shared externally.

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to International Breweries Foundation (IBPLC) on reg.smetoolkit.ng to apply