Application Deadline: September 6th 2015
- Want to grow beyond where you are now?
- Kickstart can help make it a reality.
- Register Now for the Kickstart Innovation Business Plan Competition and you could be on your way to creating your own job.
As a global player and stakeholder, SAB Miller views Youth Employment/Empowerment important and believes such initiative is a great opportunity to help Young Entrepreneurs establish Small Scale Businesses that will ultimately contribute to the reduction of unemployment in our society and also better the lives of the citizens.
This is one of the cardinal principles of SABMiller’s “PROSPER” program…..building a better society through sustainable development programs..
In the light of the above, International Breweries Plc, Ilesa is investing in Youth Enterprise Development anchored on a program called “ KICK START”.
Kickstart is a youth (18-35) entrepreneurship programme implemented in: South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland & Tanzania.
The programme is aimed at creating a culture of entrepreneurship among young people by promoting business awareness and material support through:
- Developing business skills through training
- Providing grants as start-up capital (new businesses )
- Grants to support expansion of existing businesses
- Providing post investment support (mentoring & coaching)
- The programme funds youth owned businesses through business training, seed capital, post investment support (mentoring and coaching). Entrepreneurs with the strongest business case win grant funding.
Business requirements are paid directly to suppliers by SABMiller. The programme is intended to empower the youth to create their own jobs.
Benefits
- If selected for the competition you will receive business training and mentorship.
- Winners will receive a grant and on-going coaching to help build their business
To Apply, Download the application at www.ibpkickstart and submit at any of the following submission offices:
- 22/36 Glover Raod, Adjacent Golden Gate Chinese Restaurant, Ikoyi Road, Lagos
- International Breweries Plc, Depot, Off Nipco Petrol Station, Nasfat Bus-Stop, Lagos/Ibadan Express Road , Ibadan
- International Breweries Plc, Omi Asoro, Ilesa, Osun
Applications should be addressed to:
The Chairman,
International Breweries Foundation Committee
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the IBF Kickstart Innovation Business Plan Competition 2015
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