Application is ongoing for Access Bank Youthrive program for youths and small business owners in Nigeria.
The youthrive Program is a transformative initiative funded by Access Bank to empower the next generation of small and medium business owners in the country.
The program is set to impact over 4 million people, including graduates, non-graduates, startups and business owners by enhancing capacity, providing financial empowerment, and fostering invaluable business exchange programs. Check out Top 10 Grants for Businesses in Nigeria 2025
- Host: Access Bank
- Category: Grants | Internships
- Eligible Countries: Nigerians
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | Business Funding
- Deadline: Not Specified
4 Pillars of the Access Bank youthrive Program
The youthrive Program is dedicated to empowering small and medium scale business owners around 4 key pillars:
1. Access to Funding: This program is set to empower over 700,000 people with N50 billion in loans. The program not only provides financial aid but also awards grants to the top-performing participants.
2. Capacity Development: Empower the youth with skills to help them become successful entrepreneurs.
3. Employment: The program helps offers employment opportunities for participants who complete the capacity development training.
4. Business Exchange: Exceptional entrepreneurs will be sponsored on Exchange Programs to prominent global destinations like The Netherlands, China, or India.
Expert Guidance and Business Support
The youthrive program goes beyond these 4 pillars by offering invaluable support from industry experts, and enriching participants.
- Access to experts providing hands-on support on key business topics.
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Cost effective business account including DBA Lite.
- CAC Business registration.
- Community membership for eligible partcipants.
- Legal and regulatory advisory services by legal experts.
- Product registration and certification with NAFDAC, SON etc.
- Business Export support by export-trade professionals.
Eligibility Requirements for Access Bank Youthrive Program
You must belong to one of the following categories:
- Startup: A new business with less than 12 months in operation.
- Business Owner: An established business with more than 1 year in operation.
- Graduate: Tertiary institution degree holder seeking active employment or venturing into a new business.
- Non-Graduate: Young individuals with a minimum of a school leaving certificate seeking skill acquisition or starting a business venture.
Businesses That Qualify to Apply
To apply, check to see if your business falls in any of the categories in the table:
| Category | Business |
|---|---|
| Agriculture and Food | Poultry farming |
| Fish farming | |
| Crop farming (cassava, maize, rice) | |
| Snail farming | |
| Vegetable farming | |
| Honey production | |
| Food processing (garri, groundnut oil, yam flour) | |
| Fruit juice production | |
| Palm oil trading | |
| Street food vending (suya, akara, bole) | |
| Goat and sheep rearing | |
| Egg distribution business | |
| Mushroom farming | |
| Catfish smoking and packaging | |
| Rabbit farming | |
| Plantain farming and processing | |
| Spice production and packaging | |
| Livestock feed production | |
| Ice block production | |
| Mobile food truck | |
| Retail and Trading | Provision store |
| Secondhand clothing (okrika) sales | |
| Mobile phone and accessories retail | |
| Cosmetics and beauty products sales | |
| Electronics sales and repair | |
| Spare parts trading | |
| Baby products store | |
| Stationery and bookshop | |
| Shoe and bag trading | |
| Supermarket business | |
| Perfume and fragrance sales | |
| Solar energy product sales and installation | |
| Furniture sales | |
| Local fabrics (Ankara, Adire) sales | |
| Kitchen utensils trading | |
| Jewelry and wristwatch sales | |
| Sportswear and equipment sales | |
| Baby and maternity wear sales | |
| Charcoal and firewood business | |
| Beverage distribution business | |
| Services | Barber shop |
| Hairdressing and beauty salon | |
| Event planning and decoration | |
| Catering services | |
| Laundry and dry cleaning | |
| Home cleaning services | |
| Photography and videography | |
| Computer and phone repair services | |
| Tailoring and fashion design | |
| Daycare services | |
| Mobile car repair (mechanic-on-the-go) | |
| Cooking gas refilling and distribution | |
| Fitness training and personal coaching | |
| Public address system rental | |
| Typing and printing services | |
| Academic tutoring or home lessons | |
| Mobile tailoring services | |
| Waste collection and recycling services | |
| Pest control services | |
| Small-scale construction or renovation services | |
| Transportation | Motorcycle taxi (okada) |
| Tricycle operation (keke napep) | |
| Ride-hailing services (e.g., Bolt, Uber) | |
| Logistics and delivery services | |
| Car wash business | |
| Online and Tech | Mini importation business |
| Blogging and vlogging | |
| Social media marketing | |
| Freelance writing and graphic design | |
| E-commerce (selling on platforms like Jumia, Konga) | |
| Handcraft and Production | Soap and detergent production |
| Candle making | |
| Bead making and jewelry design | |
| Furniture making and upholstery | |
| Printing and branding | |
| Herbal medicine production and sales | |
| Water production and packaging (pure water, bottled water) | |
| Bakery and confectionery (bread, cakes, pastries) |
Application Process for Access Bank youthrive Program
- Visit the Youthrive program application portal
- Click on the “apply now” button
- Select your category: startup, business owner, graduate or non-graduate.
- Fill the application form with accurate information and submit
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