Apply for International Breweries Kickstart Entrepreneurship Program

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Apply for International Breweries Kickstart Entrepreneurship Program 

(Up to ₦3 Million Business Grants, Training, and Mentorship)

The Kickstart Entrepreneurship Program is a special project by International Breweries PLC. It is run through their charity arm, the International Breweries Foundation. The Kickstart Program helps young people in Nigeria who are between 18 and 35 years old.

The Kickstart Program gives business grants, training, and mentorship to help youths grow their businesses. Young people can get up to ₦3 million in funding to start or grow their businesses. The program covers different areas like Agriculture, Retailing, Circular Packaging, Renewable Energy, and more.

The goal of the Kickstart Program is to help reduce youth unemployment in Nigeria by teaching young people how to run successful businesses. With business training and mentorship, winners can grow their ideas and create jobs for others.

The Kickstart Program is now in its 10th year in Nigeria. It started in 2016 and was first done in the Southwest and Southeast. Since 2019, it has become a national program, open to young people across all six zones in Nigeria. The Kickstart Entrepreneurship Program has also worked well in other African countries like South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, and Tanzania.

How to Apply

To join the Kickstart Program, you must fill out and send an application form.

Who Can Apply for the Kickstart Program?

To apply for the Kickstart Entrepreneurship Program, you must:

  • Be 18 to 35 years old

  • Speak and write in English

  • Live in Nigeria and run your business in Nigeria

  • Own a business in:

    • Agriculture (like rice, maize, or sorghum farming)

    • Retailing (selling International Breweries products)

    • Circular Packaging

    • Renewable Energy

    • Or any other sector allowed by the program

  • Your business must be 0 to 3 years old

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Deadline for Application

🗓️ The last day to apply for the Kickstart Program is Friday, June 20th, 2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the Kickstart Entrepreneurship Program?
The Kickstart Entrepreneurship Program is a project by International Breweries PLC that helps young people in Nigeria start and grow businesses. It offers business grants, training, and mentorship.

2. How much funding can I get from the Kickstart Program?
You can get up to ₦3 million in business grants from the Kickstart Program if you are selected.

3. Who is eligible to apply?
To apply, you must be between 18 and 35 years old, live in Nigeria, and own a business that is 0 to 3 years old.

4. What kind of businesses can apply?
The program supports businesses in Agriculture, Retailing, Circular Packaging, Renewable Energy, and a few other areas.

5. What support does the Kickstart Program offer?
The Kickstart Program gives you training, seed capital (money), and mentorship to help your business grow.

6. Is the Kickstart Program only for people in one part of Nigeria?
No, the Kickstart Entrepreneurship Program is open to all young Nigerians from all six geo-political zones.

7. What is the application deadline?
The deadline to apply for the Kickstart Program is Friday, June 20th, 2025.

8. How do I apply for the Kickstart Program?
To apply, go online and fill out the application form with all your business details.

9. What does “entrepreneurship” mean? Entrepreneurship means starting and running your own business. It’s about having an idea and making it happen. The Kickstart Entrepreneurship Program helps young people learn about entrepreneurship.

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10. What is a “business grant”? A business grant is money given to a business that does not have to be paid back. It’s like a gift to help your business grow. This program offers big business grants.

11. What is “mentoring and coaching”? Mentoring and coaching means that experienced business people will guide you and give you advice to help your business succeed. It’s like having a wise helper for your entrepreneurship journey.

12. Does my business have to be in one of the listed areas like agriculture or renewable energy? Your business should ideally be in one of the listed areas, but the program also says “and others,” so it’s worth checking if your business fits.

13. What if my business is older than 3 years? The rules state that businesses must be within 0-3 years old to be considered for the Kickstart Entrepreneurship Program.

14. Do I need to live in a specific part of Nigeria to apply? No, since 2019, the program is open to young people in all six parts of Nigeria. Your location in Nigeria is fine!

15. How much money can I get for my business? The program offers business grants of up to N3 million. This is a lot of money to help your business!

Apply for International Breweries Kickstart Entrepreneurship Program
Apply for International Breweries Kickstart Entrepreneurship Program
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