Youth Ignite Initiative 2017

BOI in Partnership with AGDC presents Youth Ignite Initiative - a platform where innovative ideas are brought to life.

Objective

The main objective of the project is to create new jobs through entrepreneurship by supporting 1 million entrepreneurs over the next 5 years to create 5 million jobs.

Prerequisites for the contest

Who we are looking for:

Talented, creative and dedicated young people who have an existing business or idea that they believe in and are committed to bringing to life.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Applicants must be of Nigerian nationality
Applicants must be between the ages of 18 – 35.
Failure to verify age will result in the application being declined.
Applications must articulate a specific business problem to solve or opportunity to address.
Applicants must be clear on the benefits from the loan.

Employees of Bank of Industry, FirstBank, AGDC, Digital Jewels Limited, etc. and their families are not eligible to apply.
The Judges’ decisions are final.
Duration of the Programme

Loan cycle - 12 months (3 months’ moratorium, 9 months’ repayment)
How to apply

Interested entrepreneurs should visit www.youthignite.ng

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