Apply for International Breweries Kickstart Entrepreneurship Program

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

The Kickstart Entrepreneurship Program is a flagship initiative by International Breweries PLC, operated through its charitable arm, the International Breweries Foundation. This program is designed to empower young Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 35.

Through the Kickstart Program, young entrepreneurs receive business grants, hands-on training, and mentorship to help start or grow their businesses. Participants can access funding of up to ₦3 million. The program supports various sectors including Agriculture, Retailing, Circular Packaging, Renewable Energy, and others.

The goal of the Kickstart Program is to tackle youth unemployment by equipping young people with business skills and support to run successful ventures. With access to mentors and business training, selected applicants will be able to scale their ideas and create employment for others.

Now in its 10th year, the Kickstart Entrepreneurship Program began in 2016 in the Southwest and Southeast regions of Nigeria. Since 2019, it has grown into a national initiative available to young people in all six geopolitical zones. The program has also been successfully implemented in other African countries like South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, and Tanzania.

How to Apply

To participate in the Kickstart Program, eligible applicants must complete and submit the application form.

Who Can Apply?

To qualify for the Kickstart Entrepreneurship Program, you must:

• Be 18 to 35 years old
• Be able to speak and write in English
• Reside in Nigeria and operate your business within the country
• Own a business in one of the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (e.g., rice, maize, or sorghum farming)
  • Retailing (especially businesses that sell International Breweries products)
  • Circular Packaging
  • Renewable Energy
  • Or other sectors accepted by the program
• Have a business that is 0 to 3 years old

Application Deadline

1. 🗓️ The application deadline is Friday, June 20th, 2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the Kickstart Entrepreneurship Program?
It’s an initiative by International Breweries PLC to help Nigerian youths start and grow businesses. It provides business grants, mentorship, and training.

2. How much funding is available?
Successful applicants can receive up to ₦3 million in business grants.

3. Who is eligible?
Nigerians aged 18–35, living in Nigeria, and owning a business that is 0–3 years old.

4. What kind of businesses are supported?
Eligible sectors include Agriculture, Retailing, Circular Packaging, Renewable Energy, and others.

5. What kind of support does the program provide?
Participants receive training, mentorship, and seed funding to scale their businesses.

6. Is the program limited to certain regions?
No. Since 2019, the Kickstart Program has been open to all young Nigerians across the six geopolitical zones.

7. What is the application deadline?
🗓️ The final day to apply is Friday, June 20th, 2025.

8. How do I apply?
Visit the official application portal and complete the application form with your business details.

9. What does “entrepreneurship” mean?
It means starting and managing your own business. The Kickstart Program supports youths in developing and growing their entrepreneurial ideas.

10. What is a business grant?
A business grant is non-repayable funding given to support a business. It’s financial assistance to help you grow your business.

11. What is “mentoring and coaching”?
It’s guidance from experienced business professionals who help you improve your business strategy and operations.

12. Does my business have to be in a specific sector?
While preference is given to listed sectors like agriculture and renewable energy, the program also considers businesses in other approved sectors.

13. What if my business is older than 3 years?
Only businesses that are 0–3 years old qualify for this edition of the Kickstart Program.

14. Do I need to live in a specific area in Nigeria?
No. The program is open nationwide, covering all six geopolitical zones.

15. How much funding can I get?
You can receive a business grant of up to ₦3 million—a significant amount to help grow your business

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