International Breweries Plc—through its CSR arm, the International Breweries Foundation—has launched the 2025 edition of its Kickstart Entrepreneurship Program, offering business grants of up to ₦3 million, along with training and mentorship for young Nigerian entrepreneurs.
Who Can Apply:
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Aged 18–35
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Based in Nigeria (must live and operate a business in the country)
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Business age: 0–3 years old
Eligible Sectors Include:
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Agriculture (e.g., rice, maize, sorghum)
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Retailing (including the distribution of International Breweries products)
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Circular packaging (recycling)
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Renewable energy
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Other viable SMEs
Program Benefits:
Participants will receive intensive business training, seed grants up to ₦3 million, mentoring, and post-investment coaching designed to help scale youth-led ventures.
In 2023, the program empowered 50 entrepreneurs and trained over 330 youths, with a goal to expand even further in future cohorts.
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Application Deadline:
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Friday, June 20, 2025
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Applications are submitted via the official Kickstart portal.
Why It Matters
Kickstart supports Nigeria’s youth by offering capital, skill-building, and networks that nurture sustainable businesses, support job creation, and align with national development goals.
With ten years of consistent impact, this national-level program reinforces International Breweries Foundation’s commitment to youth-driven economic empowerment.
Apply now and take your business to the next level. Visit the official Kickstart portal to submit your application and join a growing community of young Nigerian entrepreneurs.
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