NerdzFactory 2023 PowerUp Program for Young Entrepreneurs

NerdzFactory 2023 PowerUp Program for Young Entrepreneurs


The NerdzFactory Foundation is accepting applications for its PowerUp Program 2023, designed to empower young Nigerians with the skills to start and grow their businesses. The program includes masterclasses, training, and pitching sessions, focusing on digital marketing, financial management, business planning, and more. Apply now for this unique opportunity.





Applications for the 2023 NerdzFactory Foundation PowerUp Program are now open, an initiative poised to equip young Nigerians with the vital skills and resources they need to convert their entrepreneurial dreams into flourishing businesses. With a robust curriculum and an array of benefits, the PowerUp Program aims to bridge the skills gap that hampers youth employment in Nigeria.
Program Name PowerUp Program 2023
Organized By NerdzFactory Foundation, sponsored by Access Corporation
Target Audience Young Nigerians interested in entrepreneurship
Key Skills Taught Digital Marketing, Financial Management, Pitching, Business Planning
Program Benefits Entrepreneurship promotion, Job creation, Skill development
Training Mode Hybrid (Physical classes in Lagos, Virtual classes via Zoom)
Program Duration 2-week, from Monday, July 10, 2023 – Friday, July 21, 2023
Application Deadline July 9, 2023





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The PowerUp Program: Addressing Skills Gap and Unemployment in Nigeria

The PowerUp Program, sponsored by Access Corporation and fully implemented by NerdzFactory Foundation, is designed to address the significant challenge of youth unemployment in Nigeria. This issue is primarily attributed to a pronounced skills gap among young people, which makes it difficult for them to secure gainful employment or establish thriving businesses.

Through the PowerUp Program, young Nigerians will gain essential entrepreneurial skills, thereby fostering job creation, enabling the growth of sustainable businesses, and enhancing economic development.
The Program Structure: Unveiling the Components of the PowerUp Program

To ensure maximum impact, the PowerUp Program incorporates several components, including:PowerUP Masterclass/Webinar: Interactive online classes that expose participants to experts in various fields.
PowerUP Training: Practical hands-on training sessions that help participants develop their business skills.
PowerUP Pitch and Demo-Day: A platform for participants to pitch their business ideas to potential investors and stakeholders.
The Curriculum: Learning Objectives of the PowerUp Program

The PowerUp Program offers a comprehensive learning module encompassing several key areas:Digital Marketing
Financial Management
Designing a pitch deck and how to effectively pitch your business idea
Business plan and model development
Fund generation strategies for your business
Branding techniques
The Benefits: Why You Should Participate in the PowerUp Program

Participation in the PowerUp Program promises a host of benefits, including:Increased youth participation in entrepreneurship
Assistance in identifying business opportunities requiring minimal capital
Improved access to finance for existing businesses
Development of essential business skills
Promotion of collaboration and networking
Creation of jobs and economic opportunities
Application Process: Join the PowerUp Program

The PowerUp Program, which is set to run for two weeks from Monday, July 10, 2023, to Friday, July 21, 2023, will employ a hybrid model of training – offering both physical and virtual classes. Physical classes will take place at NerdzFactory HQ in Ogudu GRA, Lagos, while virtual sessions will be conducted via Zoom.

Interested individuals can apply by clicking here. For more information, please visit the PowerUp Program page. Remember, the application deadline is July 9, 2023.