Wema Bank/ Mastercard/EDC Transforming Youth Program 2024

The Transforming Nigerian Youths Program offers comprehensive training and support to young Nigerian entrepreneurs, focusing particularly on female entrepreneurs aged 18 - 35 years. Through a combination of enterprise training, access to grants, market access support, and personalized mentoring, participants will be equipped with tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s competitive business landscape.

The program features a 15-working day, self-paced virtual training designed to equip participants with essential business skills, supplemented by interactive workshops and seminars to deepen understanding and practical application of the materials learned.

The apex of the program is a grand pitchathon, where participants will be allowed to pitch their business ideas to a panel of credible judges. This final stage not only showcases participants’ innovations but also provides them with critical feedback and the chance to win grant awards or secure further mentorship and funding opportunities from potential investors who will also attend the pitchathon program.

• Table of Content
• About MasterCard Foundation
• Wema Bank/ Mastercard/EDC Transforming Youth Program
• Aim and Benefits of Wema Bank/ Mastercard/EDC Transforming Youth Program
• Requirements for Wema Bank/ Mastercard/EDC Transforming Youth Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About MasterCard Foundation

The Mastercard Foundation is an international non-governmental organization established by Mastercard in 2006. The organization, which is based in Toronto, Ontario, has supported work in 49 countries.In 2018, Mastercard Foundation shifted to a specific focus on Africa, through its Young Africa Works strategy. The foundation develops programs primarily focused on reducing gender and economic inequality, expanding access to quality education, increasing the opportunities for decent work, and supporting overall economic growth.Funding is primaril... continue reading

Wema Bank/ Mastercard/EDC Transforming Youth Program

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	MasterCard Foundation
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Wema Bank/ Mastercard/EDC Transforming Youth Program

With the Transforming Nigerian Youths Program, we aim to:

• Promote youth empowerment and entrepreneurship development.
• Foster economic growth and innovation across diverse sectors.
• Equip young Nigerians with vital business skills and knowledge.
• Create a network of entrepreneurial change-makers driving positive impact.

Benefits

• Free Enterprise Training
• Free enterprise training for 50,000 young women business
• Access to Market
• Gain access to free and discounted slots in trade fairs and exhibitions to showcase your products and services.
• Personalized Support Services
• Receive personalized support from SMEDAN-certified Business Development Support Providers (BDSPs) to help you navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
• Stand a chance to receive a grant award of up to N5,000,000 to kickstart or scale your business ventures.

Requirements for Wema Bank/ Mastercard/EDC Transforming Youth Program Qualification

The program targets young Nigerians aged 18 to 35, with a specific focus on women entrepreneurs, across various sectors of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to MasterCard Foundation on sara-tny.alat.ng to apply

For more details,visit SARA webpage