Hero’s Foundation Kickstart Empowerment Programme Entry APPLICATION (Worth ₦3,000,000)

About the Programme

IB PLC Hero’s Foundation Kickstart is International Breweries PLC’s corporate social investment (CSI) initiative run by its subsidiary IB PLC Hero’s Foundation. It is aimed at instilling a culture of entrepreneurship among Nigerian youths by encouraging them to develop their big ideas into sustainable businesses or expand their existing businesses through the provision of material and financial support which include:

• Business development skill training
• Business mentoring and coaching
• Provision of grant for business start-up and or expansion

First launched in South Africa in 1995 as a poverty alleviation initiative, the programme has also been implemented in Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, and Tanzania.

The IB PLC Hero’s Foundation Kickstart programme is open only to Nigerians between the ages 18 to 35 who live and have their businesses in Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Benue, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Enugu, Imo and Rivers states.

The ultimate goal of the programme is helping to build a young prosperous society by helping to create a culture of entrepreneurship thereby reducing youth unemployment in Nigeria.

ELIGIBILITY:

• The competition is open to Nigerians between the ages 18 to 35 years who live and have their businesses in the following states: Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Benue, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Enugu, Imo and Rivers states. 
• Applicants must be at least 18 and at most 35 years with valid identification (e.g National I.D; Drivers License; International Passport; Voters Registration, etc) as at the last day of the application period. 
• He or she must be willing to operate the business on a full-time basis. 
• Should have an innovative business idea in need of a startup capital. 
• Or already have an existing small business needing capital to expand operations. 
• Energetic and entrepreneurial in approach. 
• Should be able to read and write.

PROGRAMME PHASE

Application

• Interested individuals should apply by downloading the application form here or pick up hard copies at the various designated centres and partners’ offices across Nigeria. All forms must be filled, signed and submitted at the following centers:
  
  ANAMBRA (ONITSHA)
  
  Chazmax Intgrated Ltd
  9 Limca Road, Onitsha.
  
  ANAMBRA (AWKA)
  
  Ugezgold Ventures Nig Ltd
  Kwata by Slaughter, Court Rd, Awka.
  
  BAYELSA
  
  Tojesco Enterprise
  Okaki Junction Yenegoa, Bayelsa State
  
  BENUE
  
  Syxim Services Ltd
  28 Iorchia Ayu Way, Wurukum, Makurdi
  
  BENUE
  
  International Breweries Depot
  7 New Otukpo Road, Makurdi, Benue State
  
  DELTA (ASABA)
  
  Everends Lead Nig Ltd
  4 DLA Road Asaba
  
  DELTA (WARRI)
  
  Omejeph Global Resource, Warri
  Before Aeroplane Spot, Ughelli Portharcout Rd, Okpe Warri
  
  EBONYI
  
  Ginibo Inter Services Ltd
  97 Ogoja Rd, Abakaliki.
  
  EDO
  
  Cuneo Wedge Limited
  9B Siloko Rd, Benin.
  
  EDO
  
  International Breweries Depot
  91 Ekenwan Road, Oredo LGA, Benin City, Edo State.
  
  ENUGU
  
  Phocles Nigeria Ltd
  4th Avenue, Secretariat Quarters, Asata by Oloko Gate Bus Stop, Ogui Road, Enugu
  
  IMO
  
  Amadi & Sons Ltd
  Plot PF/3Housing Estate, Area B, Adjacent 4040 Night Club, Owerri.
  
  RIVERS
  
  ND System
  169 Airport Road, Rupuokwu Town, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

• Scanned copies of completed forms can also be submitted online: submission@herokickstartnigeria.org

Basic requirements are contained in the application section.

Short listing

• A number of top entries will be selected based on the merit and quality of their business proposals by a team of seasoned experts. Each form will be scored against the “Screening Sheet”. The sheet will be used to grade and rank all submitted application form, the score gotten from the submission will be debated upon by the experts to ensure alignment and common ratings. For clarity of purpose and fairness to all applicants, the Screening sheet is an internal document. Scores are not shared externally. 

Training Programs 

Successful applicants will then undergo an intensive one-week business training. The modules for the training will include:

• Human Resources 
• Business Plan Writing 
• Book Keeping 
• Income Statements 

At the end of the training, applicants will be given one month to write the final competing business plan.

Final Selection 

• Each judge is given a copy of each submission document for review. 
• Judges convene to interview applicants on their business plans. 
• Business plan and interviews for each applicant are rated and scores aggregated to determine winners (Kickstarters). 
• The outcome of the judges’ decision remains confidential until the day of the award ceremony. 
• The decision of the judges is final and cannot be contested. 

Kickstart Awards 

• This will take a form of a grand event and winners will be announced and presented with their prizes. It will be a high profile event with government functionaries and business persons in attendance. 

Mentoring & Monitoring 

• The awardees will have access to carefully selected expert assistance through mentorship and coaching for the period of a year. The Kickstarters are under the obligation to observe and implement the advice as tendered by the mentors. There will be monthly update on the progress made and business performance which will be shared with the Foundation and International Breweries PLC Management.

The Foundation’s decision on determining the winners is final and cannot be contested.

APPLY NOW

Application opens Tuesday, August 14, 2018 and closes Sunday, September 30, 2018.