Breweries Foundation Kickstart Nigeria Program for Start-ups- Apply Now

The International Breweries foundation, an arm of International Breweries Plc and a member of the AB InBev Family is delivering an impactful, developmental and sustainable project tagged Kickstart Nigeria. This is an initiative of the International Breweries Foundation that focuses on enterprise growth and development for young entrepreneurs.

Kickstart, an African initiative of the AB InBev group has been successfully implemented in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland and Tanzania. In Nigeria, the program started in 2016 and has run three editions in the South West and South East region of the country.

The programme supports youth-owned businesses through business training, seed capital, post-investment support (mentoring and coaching).

It is aimed at instilling a culture of entrepreneurship among Nigerian youths by encouraging them to develop their big ideas into sustainable businesses or expand their existing businesses through the provision of material and financial support which include:

Eligibility Criteria:
· They must be from 18 years to 35 years
· They must be able to communicate in English language (read, write and speak).
· They must reside in and have their business operations in Nigeria.
· Their business must be within the following areas:
                  Agriculture          
                  Circular Packaging (e.g. recycling)         
                  Climate Action        
                  Water Stewardship     
                  ICT                 
                  Education       
                  Manufacturing/Production         
                  Crafts       
                  Healthcare        
                  & Others

· For existing business, businesses must not be more than 3 years.

If you know you are eligible, APPLY NOW: https://reg.smetoolkit.ng/EDC/program/kickstart-nigeria