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This in turn empowers young people to have dignified jobs and create more jobs in their communities. We’re committed to making entrepreneurship accessible to all, with programs that invest in and support aspiring entrepreneurs so they can create, build, and scale their ideas. </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="spacer cream-100-colour ds-20 ts-20 ms-20"></section> <section class="double_column_info_list"> <div class="container"> <div class="double_column_info_list_inner"> <div class="left"> <div class="description">Over the next five years, we’re committed to helping over 500,000 young people across Africa secure dignified work through entrepreneurial pursuits. </div> </div> <div class="right"> <h2 class="title_to_animation">The Entrepreneur Academy commitment</h2> <div class="description hide_desktop">Over the next five years, we’re committed to helping over 500,000 young people across Africa secure dignified work through entrepreneurial pursuits. </div> <ul> <li><div class="left_column">Awareness</div><div class="right_column">Driving awareness around entrepreneurship as a possible pathway.</div></li> <li><div class="left_column">Access</div><div class="right_column">Decentralising access to entrepreneurial knowledge, resources, and networks.</div></li> <li><div class="left_column">Acceleration</div><div class="right_column">Accelerating the journeys of aspiring, first-time, and early stage entrepreneurs.</div></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="spacer cream-100-colour ds-60 ts-60 ms-60"></section> <section class="full_image_testimonial dark-lime-green-colour " style="background-image: url('/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=webp,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Academy-Quote-Image-1.png')"> <div class="container"> <div class="full_image_testimonial_inner"> <div class="top"> <svg width="32" height="29" viewBox="0 0 32 29" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path id="â" d="M13.1687 16.4609V28.9712H0V16.4609L5.79424 0H14.8807L7.63786 16.4609H13.1687ZM17.1193 28.9712V16.4609L22.9136 0H32L24.7572 16.4609H30.2881V28.9712H17.1193Z" fill="#E5CF00"/> </svg> <div class="testimonial" >Toi Online made a remarkable turnaround in revenue, thanks to the Entrepreneur Academy Business Support Accelerator Program. In 12 weeks, we managed to increase our monthly revenue by 4x through optimising our operations and enhancing our customer engagement. </div> </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="author"> <img src="/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=webp,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-12.png" alt="image (12)" /> <div class="content"> <div class="name">Carlos Kisangi - Toi Online</div> <div class="position">ALUMNI 2024</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="spacer cream-100-colour ds-60 ts-60 ms-60"></section> <section class="programs_listing"> <div class="container"> <div class="programs_listing_inner"> <div class="header"> <div class="left"> <div class="tagline hide_desktop_inline">Program structure</div> <h2 class="title_to_animation">Start your entrepreneurial journey</h2> </div> <div class="right"> <div class="tagline hide_mob_inline">Program structure</div> <div class="description">The Entrepreneur Academy is for young aspiring and early stage entrepreneurs who are keen to explore how they can turn a problem into a business opportunity. The Academy offers two paths. </div> </div> </div> <div class="programme_blocks_wrapper" > <div class="programme_block dark-lime-green-colour"> <div class="content"> <div class="top"> <h3>Explore Program</h3> </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="description">Gain access to a community and learning hub that provides a combination of flexible resources, including an online self-paced course and weekly virtual sessions, designed to help entrepreneurs evolve loose concepts into defined businesses. </div> <a href="javascript:void(0)" class="cta open_pop cream" data-pop_target="0">Learn More</a> </div> </div> <img class="desktop hide_mob" src="/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=webp,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/desktop-explore.jpg" alt="desktop-explore"/> <img class="mobile hide_desktop" src="/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=webp,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/mobile-explore.jpg" alt="mobile-explore"/> </div> <div class="programme_block dark-lime-green-colour"> <div class="content"> <div class="top"> <h3>Business Support Accelerator </h3> </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="description">Business Support is a 12-week accelerator program designed to help new and early-stage SMEs grow their business further & faster. The program provides structured guidance regarding strategic planning, product development, and operational management. </div> <a href="javascript:void(0)" class="cta open_pop cream" data-pop_target="1">Learn More</a> </div> </div> <img class="desktop hide_mob" src="/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=webp,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/desktop-support.jpg" alt="desktop-support"/> <img class="mobile hide_desktop" src="/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=webp,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/mobile-support.jpg" alt="mobile-support"/> </div> </div> </div> <div class="popup" data-pop="0" > <div class="close_button"> <div class="hide_mob_flex"> Close <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none"> <path d="M18 2L2 18" stroke="white" stroke-width="1.68421"/> <path d="M18 18L2 2" stroke="white" stroke-width="1.68421"/> </svg> </div> <div class="hide_desktop_flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="22" height="22" viewBox="0 0 22 22" fill="none"> <path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M13.1217 9.941L16.6219 6.44082L15.5612 5.38016L12.0611 8.88034L13.1217 9.941ZM8.87908 12.0623L5.37891 15.5625L6.43957 16.6232L9.93975 13.123L8.87908 12.0623Z" fill="#F8F8E5"/> <path d="M5.91016 5.91016L16.0925 16.0925" stroke="#F8F8E5" stroke-width="1.5"/> </svg> </div> </div> <div class="inner_popup scrollable-content" data-lenis-prevent> <div class="top_tagline">Explore</div> <h3>Explore</h3> <div class="taglines"> <div class="left_tagline">Explore</div> <div class="right_tagline">Evolve from loose concept to defined business </div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="left_column"> <div class="description">A community and learning hub that provides a combination of flexible resources, including weekly virtual Q&A sessions and an online self-paced course, designed to help entrepreneurs evolve loose concepts into defined businesses. </div> <a href="https://54collective.vc/the-entrepreneur-academy/apply/" target="" class="cta">Apply to the Explore Program</a> </div> <div class="right_column body_copy"> <h4>What is Explore?</h4> <p>Self-paced online courses that help aspiring entrepreneurs learn about the essential steps required to conceptualise and launch a business.</p> <h4>Who is Explore for?</h4> <p>Tech-savvy aspiring or curious entrepreneurs ages 18-35 with no more than one year of dedicated business experience.</p> <h4>What does Explore offer?</h4> <ul> <li>Identifying, developing, and validating business ideas.</li> <li>Building and testing solutions or products.</li> <li>Defining a market and acquiring customers.</li> <li>Building out a team and operating model.</li> <li>Launching a successful business</li> </ul> <p>At the close of your work, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for grants and access additional resources such as mentoring and networking opportunities.</p> <a href="https://54collective.vc/the-entrepreneur-academy/apply/" target="" class="cta">Apply to the Explore Program</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="popup" data-pop="1" > <div class="close_button"> <div class="hide_mob_flex"> Close <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none"> <path d="M18 2L2 18" stroke="white" stroke-width="1.68421"/> <path d="M18 18L2 2" stroke="white" stroke-width="1.68421"/> </svg> </div> <div class="hide_desktop_flex"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="22" height="22" viewBox="0 0 22 22" fill="none"> <path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M13.1217 9.941L16.6219 6.44082L15.5612 5.38016L12.0611 8.88034L13.1217 9.941ZM8.87908 12.0623L5.37891 15.5625L6.43957 16.6232L9.93975 13.123L8.87908 12.0623Z" fill="#F8F8E5"/> <path d="M5.91016 5.91016L16.0925 16.0925" stroke="#F8F8E5" stroke-width="1.5"/> </svg> </div> </div> <div class="inner_popup scrollable-content" data-lenis-prevent> <div class="top_tagline">Business Support Accelerator </div> <h3>Business Support Accelerator </h3> <div class="taglines"> <div class="left_tagline">Business Support Accelerator </div> <div class="right_tagline">Evolve from loose concept to defined business </div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="left_column"> <div class="description">Business Support is a 12-week accelerator program designed to help new and early-stage SMEs grow their business further & faster. The program provides structured guidance regarding strategic planning, product development, and operational management. </div> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjSwE3Vld0U6t-pgowOXlJjIAtY00Oesw-OKF3Lr4vfhw1OA/viewform" target="" class="cta">Apply to the Business Support Accelerator</a> </div> <div class="right_column body_copy"> <h4>What is Business Support Accelerator?</h4> <p>A three-month accelerator designed to help new or early stage MSMes grow their businesses further, faster.</p> <h4>Who is Business Support Accelerator for?</h4> <p>Small business owners ages 18-35 with one to five years of business experience who have an existing product, customer base, and revenue stream and are seeking to stabilise, scale, pivot, or expand.</p> <h4>What does Business Support Accelerator offer?</h4> <p>A $5,000 business grant, dedicated thought partner, and structured program that will guide you through key stages of evolving your business:</p> <ul> <li>Product refinement</li> <li>Growth hacking</li> <li>Strategic planning</li> <li>Operational management and hiring</li> </ul> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjSwE3Vld0U6t-pgowOXlJjIAtY00Oesw-OKF3Lr4vfhw1OA/viewform" target="" class="cta">Apply to the Business Support Accelerator</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="spacer cream-100-colour ds-40 ts-40 ms-40"></section> <section class="faqs yellow"> <div class="container"> <div class="faqs_inner"> <div class="left"> <div class="tagline">Frequently asked questions</div> <h2 class="title_to_animation">FAQs</h2> </div> <div class="right"> <div class="tagline">Everything you need to know about The Entrepreneur Academy</div> <div class="faqs_listing"> <div class="faq"> <div class="question">Are the programs in-person, online, or both?</div> <div class="answer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Explore, aspiring entrepreneurs learn about the essential steps required to conceptualise and launch a business through self paced online courses and one weekly/virtual Q&A session. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Our Business Support Accelerator is a cohort based 12 week programme with a combination of online and in person formats. </span></div> </div> <div class="faq"> <div class="question">Are there any costs involved?</div> <div class="answer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">All Entrepreneur Academy programs, if you are accepted, are free of charge. There is no cost for you to apply or participate.</span></div> </div> <div class="faq"> <div class="question">What do I need to attend the sessions?</div> <div class="answer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">You need to have access to a laptop or desktop computer for the learning sessions, as well as access to WiFi.</span> <span data-sheets-root="1">For the business support accelerator program, you also need to be prepared to travel if you are not located in the city where the program is being conducted.</span> <ul> <li><span data-sheets-root="1">In Kenya, sessions will be held in Nairobi.</span></li> <li><span data-sheets-root="1">In South Africa, sessions will be held in Johannesburg.</span></li> <li><span data-sheets-root="1">In Nigeria, sessions will be held in Lagos. </span></li> </ul></div> </div> <div class="faq"> <div class="question">Can I apply if I have prior entrepreneurial experience, or I already have a startup?</div> <div class="answer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Academy program is specifically designed for first-time entrepreneurs, hence it may not be relevant to an already established entrepreneur.</span></div> </div> <div class="faq"> <div class="question">Are there specific industries or sectors Entrepreneur Academy focuses on?</div> <div class="answer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Individuals can apply to solve problems in any sector or industry. The program primarily focuses on the individual, their entrepreneurial potential and ability to start a business at the end of the program.</span></div> </div> <div class="faq"> <div class="question">Can I sign up for the Business Support Accelerator if I’m not available full time?</div> <div class="answer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">No. The 12-week program is intense and will require a full-time commitment for the participant to get the best out of the program as well as achieve the program milestones.</span></div> </div> <div class="faq"> <div class="question">If I join the Business Support Accelerator program, am I assured of funding?</div> <div class="answer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">No you are not. Each phase of the program has requirements that need to be met, hence to move to the next phase, you will need to put in the work and successfully meet the phase criteria which will be assessed by our coaches. To be eligible to receive the $5,000 grant, you will need to meet all the program requirements.</span></div> </div> <div class="faq"> <div class="question">What happens when the program ends?</div> <div class="answer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Upon completion of the program, participants will be invited to join the Entrepreneur Academy Community — a curated online community where you can connect, collaborate and share your progress and entrepreneurship journey. Participants will also receive a certificate recognizing their achievement.</span></div> </div> <div class="faq"> <div class="question">How do I apply?</div> <div class="answer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Simply click on the button in the section below, or on the link <a href="https://54collective.vc/the-entrepreneur-academy/apply/">here</a> and fill out the form to apply.</span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="spacer cream-100-colour ds-60 ts-60 ms-60"></section> <section class="cta_block_section"> <div class="container"> <div class="cta_blocks"> <div class="cta_block light" style="background-image: url('/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=webp,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/green-g.jpg')"> <div class="top"> <div class="tagline">EXPLORE</div> <h2>Are you new to business</h2> </div> <div class="bottom"> <div class="content">A community and learning hub that provides a combination of flexible resources, designed to help 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