The ECOWAS Centre for Youth and Sports Development, with financial and technical backing from AUDA-NEPAD, is officially accepting applications for the 2026 EBIP. Operating under the broader ECOWAS Youth and Women’s Entrepreneurship Programme (EYWEP), this initiative is designed to guide young innovators in transforming their pre-launch concepts into viable, sustainable enterprises.
Who Should Apply?
To be considered for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Age: Must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Location: Must be a resident or national of Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, or Sierra Leone.
- Business Stage: Must possess an innovative business idea, prototype, or project currently in the pre-launch phase.
Program Benefits
Selected entrepreneurs will be equipped with the tools needed to launch and scale their businesses. Offerings include:
- Comprehensive business incubation and entrepreneurship training.
- Workshops dedicated to project maturation.
- One-on-one professional coaching and mentoring.
- Hands-on support for developing business plans, models, and securing legal business registration.
- Exclusive networking opportunities with technical, institutional, and financial partners.
- Funding Opportunity: Subject to available funding, grants may be awarded to the highest-performing projects in each participating country at the program's conclusion.
How to Apply
1. Prepare Your Documents Compile the following materials into a single PDF file:
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- An updated CV.
- A valid form of identification.
- A Concept Note outlining your business idea, the problem it addresses, your proposed solution, and your target market.
- Any supporting materials, such as prototypes, images, or mock-ups (if available).
Apply here: Applications are processed locally. You must email your single PDF application directly to the specific email address designated for your country. You can find these country-specific email addresses and the complete application guide on the official website:
https://eywep.cdjscedeao.org/fr/ressources/13
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