Overview:
In the last 2 years, Facebook sponsored “Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Digital Programme” organized by the FATE Foundation held across several Nigerian cities. We recorded great impact and engagements across all programs and reached 640 StartUps providing their Founders with relevant knowledge, tools, and skills to grow sustainable and digitally-enabled businesses.
Following the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic across the world and with attendant limitations on movements and in-person interactions, we have redesigned this program to provide support to startup founders across Nigeria who need as much support as they can get to sustain their innovative business ideas, generate revenue and create jobs. The program and curriculum will focus strongly on a business model pivot, digital strategy enablement, and financial literacy particularly cash flow management. We believe that this knowledge and skills are essential for times like this and will enable the selected entrepreneurs to build their resiliency and competitive advantage during and after this crisis period.
Program Benefits and Learning Outcomes
- Business Model Strategies & Pivot
- Digital Marketing Strategies & Enablement
- Financial Literacy and Cashflow Management
- Financing Strategies
- Access to Free Digital Tools and Platforms
- Data Support to Enable participation in the Program
- Facebook Ad Credits for Winners of In Programme and Pitch Competitions
- Access to FATE Foundation’s Business Advisory and Support Services
The virtual learning sessions per program stream will run for a period of six (6) weeks.
Program Eligibility:
To qualify, entrepreneurs must be graduates with startups that have already launched, be computer literate, aged 25-40 years, and have access to a digitally enabled device. Each applicant will also be required to upload relevant documents as indicated with detailed information about them and their business as the case might be.
Program Timeline:
Applications will be open from May 27, 2020, and will be on a rolling basis as each new city stream starts. We recommend applicants to register 3 weeks before the start of the program in each city as that is when shortlisting and interviews commence.
- Edo: September 7, 2020 – October 16, 2020
- Ogun: September 7, 2020 – October 16, 2020
- Abia: October 19, 2020 – November 27, 2020
- Enugu: October 19, – November 27, 2020
- Lagos II: March 1, 2021- April 9, 2021
- Kano: January 18, 2021 – February 26, 2021
- Plateau: January 18, 2021 – February 26, 2021
- Oyo: March 1, 2021-April 9, 2021
Application Process:
Interested applicants must complete the application form here and upload the following documents:
- A Profile Picture (headshot facing camera)
- School Certificate or Statement of Result from an Accredited Tertiary Institution
- Birth Certificate
- Resume
- C.A.C. Certificate
- Proof of Business Registration and/or Operations within the State
For More Info Visit The Fate Foundation Website
