Are you a youth-led business owner in the agricultural sector? Do you want to grow your business and develop fundraising skills? Are you looking for funds to purchase equipment or to scale up your business?Then the OYA Access to Finance for Entrepreneurs is the perfect opportunity for you!This training is open to entrepreneurs in the agriculture and agribusiness sectors. 

The training is scheduled to start on 6th March 2023 and will last until 26th March 2023

Facilitator: Melanin Kapital

Cost: Free

Time needed: 2–3 hours per day  

Platform: M.K- E-learning 

Criteria for application:

Businesses must

• Be operating in one of the six OYA priority countries (Zambia, Cabo Verde, Ghana, Tunisia, Kenya or The Democratic Republic of Congo - DRC) 
• Generate monthly revenue of at-least 300 USD
• Be led by entrepreneurs between 18 and 35 years of age
• Be active in any sectors related to agriculture or agribusiness
• Be established for a minimum period of two years
• Be proficient in written and spoken English
• Have access to tech equipment such as a laptop/computer
• Commit to be invested in the training

Benefits of the training include:

• Development of a bankable business plan and a marketing strategy
• Development of a financial plan and pitch deck
• Definition of your profit and impact model
• Access to a unique investor readiness session
• Networking opportunities with other like-minded entrepreneurs in the agribusiness and agriculture sectors

Application deadline: 28th February 2023 Note: Entrepreneurs must complete at least 95% of the training to receive a certificate of completion.Dont miss the opportunity! Apply now through this link;

https://forms.gle/5yiC6WHkYkZLXRoo7