The BOI-LBS Business Innovation Accelerator has been set up to develop impact-driven entrepreneurs who use for- profit business models to solve problems and transform society positively.

The programme aims to produce a new breed of innovative and problem-solving entrepreneurs who will transform society and revamp the national economy through job creation and the commercialization of their solutions globally.

The Centre will also provide an ecosystem to support and enhance the technical, managerial, financial, and leadership skills of entrepreneurs across Nigeria

TARGET AUDIENCE:
The target audience includes for-profit entrepreneurs whose businesses are solving problems or transforming society positively. They may include NYSC members, university/polytechnic graduates, prospective BOI customers (minimum qualification: SSCE)

ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPANTS

The following key criteria will be used in evaluating potential participants:

• Be at least 18 years of age. Having entrepreneurial experience will be an advantage. Could be a start-up or may have been established for some years already.
Most importantly, the business should be solving a problem or meeting a need and should be scalable.

• Be a citizen or legal resident of Nigeria.

• Be available to commit to the training schedule

Special focus shall be given to youth and women.

• Two letters of recommendation

Details of the application at DYSH

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