Applications Ongoing: ALX’s Young Entrepreneurs Programme (YEP) 2022 for young African Entrepreneurs

Gain the skills, mentors, and community you need to take your business to the next stage. Designed for early-stage entrepreneurs who have demonstrated their commitment to building their business but require the tools and accountability to level-up and start acquiring customers.




The ALX Young Entrepreneurs Programme (YEP) is a 4-Week Sprint designed and taught by experienced entrepreneurs. Learn from those that have come before you and leave with a solid foundation from which you will refine, shape, and expand your business.

   

ALX is committed to supporting young entrepreneurs in building thriving businesses across Africa. Programme fees have been waived in 2022 due to the sponsorship of the Mastercard Foundation and other partners. We welcome you to apply and join a community of like-minded peers with a network of experienced entrepreneurs to support your venture.

Programme Requirements:

• Applicant is the founder or co-founder of a business in Africa
• Commit to 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Applicant age: 18-35
• Business or service is ready to go to market in less than a month
• Proficient in English

Programme Modules:

• Launch: Set the goals and learn best practices to launch a successful plan.
• Traction: Experiment with different strategies to attract prospective customers.
• Sales Skills: Get the frameworks and practice to close customers and generate revenue.
• Show & Sell: Wrap up your programme in a demo day-styled event where you can show-off your progress.

Important Dates:

• – Applications close: 28 February 2022
• – Finalists contacted: 7 March 2022
• – Program start date: 14 March 2022
• – Program end date: 8 April 2022

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Application Deadline: 14 March 2022