Young Africa Enterprise Project (YAEP) Call for Applications: For African Entrepreneurs
A ground-breaking program, the Young Africa Enterprise Project (YAEP) aims to empower young African business owners and spur economic expansion throughout the continent. YAEP was created by Stars-Like-Us Europe and the African Network of Youth Policy Experts (AFRINYPE) with the goal of maximizing the potential of young entrepreneurs in Africa by giving them the resources, information, and chances they need to succeed in the global economy. African youth possess a wealth of skills, and they will be urged to examine themselves and use their potential in SMEs as engines for individual and local economic revitalization.
YAEP was created in reaction to the compulsive movement of young Africans to Europe and other Western nations in pursuit of better opportunities using any means necessary. YAEP will transform Africa’s entrepreneurial scene over the course of ten years, producing a new generation of creative leaders who will promote sustainable development and bring about constructive change.
Goal:
The YAE Project aims to inspire African youth to become resilient, resourceful, and socially conscious entrepreneurs capable of driving positive change in their communities and contributing to Africa’s long-term development. By developing the next generation of business leaders and change-makers, these projects help to unlock Africa’s entrepreneurial potential and promote a brighter future for the continent.
Mission:
One of the primary goals of YAEP is to develop a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation among youngsters. This initiative aims to encourage and enable aspiring young individuals to pursue their entrepreneurial goals, create opportunities, and contribute to Africa’s economic progress by providing them with the required skills, resources, and mentorship. YAEP aims to promote African products at the international markets.
Benefits:
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.
Eligibility:
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.
Our partners:
Stars-Like-Us is supported by Antoni Roszczuk, Erasmus+ Academy, TRUiC, Alison, the EU Educational Learning System, and Havens Borderless Staffing.
Deadline: February 16th, 2025.
Click here to apply.
