Application Deadline: May 6th, 2024
The FirstPreneur Entrepreneurship Development Program aims to foster employment, financial growth, and startup support while contributing to broader objectives like community impact and financial literacy. Through collaboration, it seeks to create a lasting impact on the entrepreneurial landscape, promoting innovation and sustainability.
In recognition of the transformative power of collaboration, First National Bank Botswana and TheNeoHub have joined forces to launch The FirstPreneur, a comprehensive two-year program aimed at nurturing, supporting, and accelerating entrepreneurs in building sustainable businesses. This strategic partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both organizations to create a synergistic force that accelerates the development of startups, with a particular emphasis on empowering the youth and women.
The shared vision of The FirstPreneur extends beyond immediate goals, encompassing employment creation, financial growth, and startup support. It aspires to contribute to broader objectives such as community impact, financial literacy, and the establishment of a robust financial ecosystem for Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs). By uniting efforts, the program seeks to create a lasting impact on the entrepreneurial landscape, fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability.
Selection Criteria
- Be a 100% citizen-owned established company or market-driven social enterprise.
- In operation for at least 2 years.
- Lead a company with a strong value proposition and potential to grow.
- Have a management team of at least two people in addition to the CEO or founder.
- An existing track record of impact.
- An entrepreneurial mindset.
Eligibility
- To be eligible, your company must be 100% citizen-owned, operational for at least two years, and have a strong value proposition with the potential for growth.
- Additionally, a minimum management team of two people, including the CEO or founder, is required
Requirements
- This program is crafted for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset, for the doers who have already built resilience. Imagine the support your business needs to grow, pivot, and scale, all while maintaining the agility that defines successful entrepreneurs.
What To Expect? - Global Trade and Business Development:
Navigate international markets and expand your business horizons. - Banking and Finance:
Access strategic financial insights and solutions tailored to your business needs, this program has a dedicated relationship manager from FNB. - Product Development:
Enhance and innovate your product offerings for maximum market impact. - Growth Hacking and Marketing:
Unleash powerful marketing strategies and growth hacking techniques to elevate your brand. - Governance and Team Alignment:
Ensure strong governance structures and keep your team aligned with your business objectives.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the FNB Botswana -TheNeoHub’s FirstPreneur Development Programme