The Youthrive program is an initiative of Access Bank in collaboration with the Vice President’s office. The Access Bank Youthrive Program is targetted at empowering up to 4 million youths over the next four years with tools and support to thrive in their businesses and other endeavours, especially with quality capacity building.
Application Requirements:
Applicants are expected to be:
- A Startup: A new business with less than 12 months in operation.
- A Business Owner: An established business with more than 1 year in operation.
- A Graduate: A tertiary institution degree holder seeking active employment or business venture.
- A Non-Graduate: A young individual with a minimum of a school leaving certificate seeking skill acquisition or business venture
Program Pillars
Capacity Development: Empowering the youth with skills for entrepreneurship and employability.
Business Exchange: Exceptional Entrepreneurs will be sponsored by Business Exchange Programs in The Netherlands, China, or India.
Access to Funding: Get access to finance through business grants and business loans to scale your business upon completion of the capacity development programs.
Employment: Discover employment opportunities after completing our comprehensive capacity development programs.
More Benefits
Entrepreneurs often encounter hurdles in navigating business operations and regulatory processes. At Access Bank, we equip individuals/MSMEs with a suite of products and services tailored to address these challenges.
Expert Guidance and Business Support
The Youthrive program goes beyond these 4 pillars by offering invaluable support from industry experts and enriching participants.
Access to experts providing hands-on support on key business topics.
Cost-effective business account including DBA Lite.
CAC Business registration.
W Community membership for eligible participants.
Legal and regulatory advisory services by legal experts.
Product registration and certification with NAFDAC, SON, etc.
Business Export support by export-trade professionals.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
