The youthrive Program to Empower, Uplift and Accelerate MSMEs – Nigeria

The youthrive Program is a transformative initiative by Access Bank designed to empower, uplift, and accelerate the next generation of MSMEs. The program is set to impact over 4 million individuals by enhancing capacity, providing financial empowerment, and fostering invaluable business exchange programs.

Program Pillars

The youthrive Program by Access Bank is dedicated to empowering MSMEs around 4 key pillars.

• Capacity Development: Empowering the youth with skills for entrepreneurship and employability.
  • The expansive curriculum is focused on;
    • Skills Enhancement
    • Innovation Promotion
    • Industry Exposure
    • Creative Learning
    • Career Readiness
• Business Exchange: Exceptional Entrepreneurs will be sponsored on Business Exchange Programs to The Netherlands, China, or India.
  • This not only provides a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to expand their horizons but also emphasizes the importance of bringing valuable insights back to the local ecosystem, thus contributing to the growth and development of the community.
• Access to Funding: Get access to finance through business grants and business loans to scale your business upon completion of the capacity development programs.
  • This program is set to empower over 700,000 MSMEs with N50 billion in loans. As a testament to its commitment, the program not only provides financial aid but also awards grants to the top-performing participants.
• Employment: Discover employment opportunities after completing the comprehensive capacity development programs.
  • By addressing this crucial need and contributing to the nation’s workforce, especially in the technology sector, the program aims to make a significant and positive impact on both individual lives and the broader economy.

More Benefits

• Entrepreneurs often encounter hurdles in navigating business operations and regulatory processes. At Access Bank, they equip individuals/MSMEs with a suite of products and services tailored to address these challenges.
• Expert Guidance and Business Support
  • The youthrive program goes beyond these 4 pillars by offering invaluable support from industry experts, and enriching participants.
    • Access to experts providing hands-on support on key business topics.
    • Cost effective business account including DBA Lite.
    • CAC Business registration.
    • W Community membership for eligible participants.
    • Legal and regulatory advisory services by legal experts.
    • Product registration and certification with NAFDAC, SON etc.
    • Business Export support by export-trade professionals.

For more information, visit Access Bank PLC.