The Young Africa Enterprise Project (YAEP) 2025 offers a unique opportunity to access funding, mentorship, and global market opportunities. This high-impact initiative is designed to empower young African entrepreneurs and catalyze sustainable development.
What is the Young Africa Enterprise Project (YAEP)?
The Young Africa Enterprise Project (YAEP) is a pioneering initiative developed by Stars-Like-Us Europe and the African Network of Youth Policy Experts (AFRINYPE). YAEP aims to harness the potential of Africa’s young entrepreneurs by providing them with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities necessary to thrive in the global marketplace2. The project focuses on fostering a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation among African youth, encouraging them to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams and contribute to the continent’s economic growth.
Program 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 to 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 their strategic partnership with Havens Borderless Staffing.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Young Africa Enterprise Project (YAEP) 2025, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be an African youth entrepreneur aged between 18-35 years.
- Demonstrate a commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Have a viable business idea with the potential for growth and scalability.
- Be able to commit to at least 80% participation throughout the program.
Deadline: February 16, 2025.
For more details, visit Young Africa Enterprise Project (YAEP)
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