AfriNYPE Young Africa Enterprise Program for African Entrepreneurs 2025

The Young Africa Enterprise Project (YAEP) is a pioneering initiative designed to empower young African entrepreneurs and catalyse economic growth across the continent. Developed by Stars-Like-Us Europe and African Network of Youth Policy Experts (AFRINYPE), YAEP aims to harness the potential of Africa’s young entrepreneurs by providing them with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities necessary to thrive in the global marketplace.  African youth have enormous talents and will be encouraged to look inward and harness their potentials in SMEs as catalyst for personal and regional economic rebirth.

YAEP is a response to addictive migration of Africa’s young people to Europe and other Western countries in search of greener pastures by all possible means. Over a decade-long period, YAEP will revolutionize the entrepreneurial landscape in Africa, fostering a generation of innovative leaders who will drive sustainable development and create positive change

• Table of Content
• About African Network of Youth Policy Experts (AfriNYPE)
• YAEP Young Africa Enterprise Program
• Aim and Benefits of YAEP Young Africa Enterprise Program
• Requirements for YAEP Young Africa Enterprise Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About African Network of Youth Policy Experts (AfriNYPE)

The African Network of Youth Policy Experts (AfriNYPE) is the regional network that federates expertise on Youth Policies. Established in 2014 and duly registered with membership in 45 African countries, the network focuses on policy issues as they concern young people especially. The main objective of AfriNYPE is to influence policy pronouncements and implementations among State actors in the region and this is achieved by persuading Africa’s UN Member States to renew their commitments regarding implementing youth policies on the continent. The network also facilita... continue reading

YAEP Young Africa Enterprise Program

Aim and Benefits of YAEP Young Africa Enterprise Program

The project will empower the participants:

• With transformative leadership skills for business development and management.
• Gain new knowledge development in Enterprise.
• Attracting Investors and International Market Opportunities. 
• Access our communication platform and E-learning hub for capacity building for start-ups and entrepreneurship growth. 
• Participants will come out of the program empowered to contribute to Africa's economy. 
• One-on-One Business Mentorship Opportunity.
• Access to grants,  loans, and other credit facilities. 
• Certificate of completion at the close of each cohort..
• Access to remote jobs and recruitment through our strategic partnership with Havens Borderless Staffing.

Requirements for YAEP Young Africa Enterprise Program Qualification

To participate in YAEP, please take note of the following before proceeding with your application:

• Applicants must be an African Youth Entrepreneur.
• Must be between the age of 18-35 years. 
• Ability to commit reasonably to at least 80% participation throughout the pendency of the program.
• Own a Startup and willingness to innovate. 
• Availability to participate virtually.
• Interested in Entrepreneur and Business Development. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit AfriNYPE webpage