The 2021 March 8th Entrepreneurship Programme
The March 8th Initiative is organised to inspire and promote communal, entrepreneurial and public-spirited endeavours within Nigeria in honour of the birthday of His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON.
Last year 100 young entrepreneurs received business-defining grants that helped grow and advance enterprise.
This year, the March 8th Initiative is expanding in terms of reach and scope. First, the Entrepreneurship Programme has been reorganised into 4 categories providing more opportunities for young Nigerians between 18
and 35 years old.
Additionally, the March 8th Initiative is undertaking a nationwide Ophthalmological intervention to provide succour in the form of surgeries and other therapeutic care for cataract and other eye defects. The
details of the Ophthalmological Programme and how citizens can participate will be published subsequently
The 2021 March 8th Entrepreneurship Programme 
The 2021 March 8th Entrepreneurship Programme – Call for Proposals
Small MSME owners are invited to apply across four different categories:
Category 1
My Big Idea Business Challenge | Grant Sum- N100.000
Do you have a small-scale business that could use some injection for enlarging your inventory, or have an idea that solves a troubling issue in your area? We look forward to reviewing your idea-entry under Category 1 of the 2021 March 8th Entrepreneurship Programme 2020. Your entry should be in the form of an elevator pitch on video that summarises who you are, what you do, what problem you are trying to solve, and how you would solve the problem with the grant, if successful. This video should not exceed 60 seconds.
Entry Criteria
- Start with your full name and location
- You MUST send your video via WhatsApp to 08095798693, and
thereafter upload your video on either Facebook, Twitter or
Instagram and use the hashtag #FriendsofProf, and tag @march 8thng. - Because of the social transformation dimension of the challenge, applicants are required to post their video entries on social media
Category 2-
My Business Support Challenge | Grant Sum- N250,000
Are you a small business looking to expand your current stock, hire staff
or acquire basic equipment that would enhance profitability and oper-
ational efficiency so you can climb up to the next level of growth? if so,
convince us by sending in an abridged business plan in no more than 500
words outlining your ideas, needs and aspirations.
Entry Criteria
- Business must be registered and must have been in existence for at least 1 year
- Submit a one-page proposal not exceeding 500 words describing your business and how N250,000 will help it grow.
CATEGORY 3.
My Catalyst Support Challenge | N500.000
Are you an existing small business looking to expand your current scope either product-wise or geographically?
Submit a business plan in no more than 750 words sharing your expansion and funding plans.
Entry Criteria
- Business must be registered and must have been in existence for at least 2 years.
- Submit a proposal not exceeding 800 words describing your existing business and the new products or services you want to venture into and how you will apply the funds, if successful.
CATEGORY 4
My Bold Innovation Challenge
Business must be registered and must have been in existence for at least 2 years.
Are you a young entrepreneur with an innovative idea that provides a solution to a common need or promotes sustainability? Does your idea have the potential to positively contribute to people, places and profit? If so, convince us by sending a competitive business plan pitching your ideas and the supporting rationale in no more than 1,000 words.
Entry Criteria
Write a proposal not exceeding 1,000 words on how N1 Million will help your business advance your innovative idea.
General terms and conditions (applicable to all categories).
Entrants must
- Reside in Nigeria.
- Be aged between 18 and 35 years.
- Be a registered Nigerian business (excluding Category 1- “My Big Idea Business Challenge”).
Other Information.
Apply to one category and do not engage in multiple
applications. Applying more than once or in more than one
category leads to automatic disqualification.
Entries open at 12:00 am on Monday, the 8th of March, 2021 and
close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, the 14th of March, 2021.
All entries except those for My Big Idea Business Challenge must
be submitted at www.march 8th.ng.
Submit according to the category you are applying for.
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