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Nzema Youth Enterprise Accelerator (NYEA)

Our flagship 8-week intensive launchpad designed to turn your practical skills into a structured, income-generating business.

Duration

8 Weeks (16 Sessions)

Location

Aiyinasi, Ellembele

Next Cohort

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Cost

GHS 0 (Fully Funded)

The Skill-to-Business Converter

NYEA is an 8-week intensive programme with 2 sessions per week. It is not a classroom—it is a launchpad. We don't teach you "how" to tailor or "how" to bake—we assume you already have that skill. Instead, we give you the business structure, brand identity, and tools to turn that skill into a professional enterprise.

Participation Requirements

  • Have a practical skill or trade ready to be turned into a business.
  • Must be based in or near Aiyinasi, Ellembele.
  • Must have completed at least senior high school education.
  • Submit a formal application through our registration form.
  • Make a firm commitment to attend and stay throughout the intensive 16-session programme.

The 8-Week Curriculum

Phase 1: Discover Your BusinessWeeks 1-2
1

Welcome & Builder Mindset

Deliverable: Your first one-sentence Business Statement.

2

Know Your Customer

Deliverable: A handwritten customer profile (location, need, price limit).

3

Price It Right

Deliverable: A professional pricing sheet for 3 products/services.

4

Minimum Viable Business

Deliverable: A one-page Minimum Business Plan.

Phase 2: Build Your BrandWeeks 3-4
5

Name Your Business

Deliverable: Shortlist and confirm your official business name.

6

Get Online (WhatsApp Business)

Deliverable: A functioning WhatsApp Business profile active.

7

Business Model Canvas

Deliverable: A completed one-page Business Model Canvas.

8

Talk to First Customers

Deliverable: Real recorded feedback from 3 potential customers.

Phase 3: Launch ModeWeeks 5-6
9

Customer Debrief

Deliverable: A Customer Learning Report & adjustments.

10

Brand Reveal Day

Deliverable: Official Brand assets received and profile updated.

11

Soft Launch

Deliverable: At least one confirmed order or sale made.

12

Money Basics & Records

Deliverable: Simple income/expenses ledger started.

Phase 4: Prove It & GraduateWeeks 7-8
13

Sales Check-In

Deliverable: Updated sales record and problem-solving list.

14

Build Your Portfolio

Deliverable: Completed Business Portfolio (all 13 prior deliverables).

15

Pitch Practice

Deliverable: A rehearsed 2-minute business pitch.

16

Graduation & Showcase

Deliverable: Public pitch delivered & certificate received.

12-Month Post-Graduation Support

Regular Check-Ins

Structured tracking at 30 days, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year to ensure your business stays on track and grows.

BIH Alumni Network

Permanent access to our alumni WhatsApp group for peer support, advice, and new opportunities.

Eligible Trades & Skills

Traditional Trades

Dressmaking / TailoringHairdressing / BarberingCarpentry & JoineryMasonry & ConstructionPlumbing & PipefittingAuto MechanicsElectrical InstallationWelding & Fabrication

Food & Agriculture

Catering & Professional CookingBaking & Pastry ArtsAgro-processingCommercial Poultry / LivestockFisheries / Fish Processing

Creative Artisanal

Bead-making & Jewelry DesignFashion Accessories & FootwearInterior DecorationPainting & Fine ArtsTraditional Weaving

Professional Services

Event PlanningFitness CoachingMassage & Spa TherapyTutoring Services

Free Brand Identity

Our Internal Digital Team designs a professional brand package for every graduate:

  • Custom Business Logo
  • WhatsApp Profile Identity
  • Professional Flyer Template
  • Product / Service Labels

The Seed Fund

Top graduates are awarded GHS 1,000 as seed capital to invest directly into their new business operations.

*Seed capital is earned based on demonstrated progress and commitment throughout the programme.

Ready to launch?

If you have a practical skill and are ready to commit to 2 sessions per week for 8 weeks in Aiyinasi, we want to hear from you.

Register Your Interest