The PowerUp Entrepreneurship program is an initiative of Access Corporation and is implemented by the NerdzFactory Foundation. The program aims to empower young Nigerians in entrepreneurial skills and bridge the gap between ideation and actualization, equipping them to start and grow sustainable businesses.
To maximize impact, the program is divided into several components, including:
PowerUp Webinar
PowerUp BootCamp
PowerUp Demo-Day
Program Learning
Digital Marketing
Financial Management
Designing a pitch deck and how to pitch your business idea
Business plan and model
How to generate funds for your business
Branding
Eligibility
Open to
Young graduates
Final year students
Unemployed youth
NYSC Corp members
Girls between the ages of 18-35 years
Aspiring entrepreneurs
Existing entrepreneurs
Benefits
Increase youth participation in entrepreneurship
Help youth identify business opportunities that they can commence with minimum capital
Improve access to finance for existing businesses
Develop business skills
Promote collaboration and networking
Create jobs and economic opportunities
Application Process
The PowerUP Entrepreneurship Program will run for a duration of 2-week, with the webinar series, from Monday, April 8, 2024 – Friday, April 19, 2024. Physical class holds at NerdzFactory HQ, Ogudu GRA, Lagos, while virtual class holds on Zoom.
