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SARA BY WEMATRANSFORMING NIGERIAN YOUTHS PROGRAMME.

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LOCATION: Nigeria

SARA BY WEMA, in collaboration with Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), and MasterCard Foundation proudly presents a transformative initiative aimed at equipping Nigerian youths, especially female entrepreneurs, with essential entrepreneurial and managerial skills. The Transforming Nigerian Youth Program is a comprehensive training and support initiative aimed at empowering young Nigerian entrepreneurs, particularly women, with essential business skills and knowledge.

ELIGIBILITY:

The program targets young Nigerians aged 18 to 35, with a specific focus on women entrepreneurs, across various sectors of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

Applications are typically announced via the bank’s social media platforms, external emails, and third-party media platforms. Interested individuals can apply by following the application guidelines provided during the application period.

The program is free of charge for eligible participants. There are no application fees or training costs involved.

Beneficiaries are selected based on predefined criteria, including their active participation in the training program and the quality of their business plans. Seed grants and support services are awarded to eligible participants through a transparent selection process and having a WEMA Bank account is a major eligibility criterion to win the grant award.

The training is self-paced and lasts 15 working days. Participants can start at any time within a 3-month period. Support and additional sessions will be available beyond the initial training to ensure lasting impact.

BENEFIT:

Free Enterprise Training: Free enterprise training for 50,000 young women business

Access to Market: Gain access to free and discounted slots in trade fairs and exhibitions to showcase your products and services.

Personalized Support Services: Receive personalized support from SMEDAN-certified Business Development Support Providers (BDSPs) to help you navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities.

Seed Grants: Stand a chance to receive grant award of up to N5,000,000 to kickstart or scale your business ventures.

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MERCK GROUP INNOVATION CUP FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS WORLDWIDE (€20,000 PRIZE)

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Application Deadline: 31 January 2025

LOCATION: Germany

Participating in the Innovation Cup is a unique professional development opportunity for students from life science, computer science and business administration with an interest in the pharmaceutical industry. The event brings together a promising new generation of talent with active researchers, members of senior management and accomplished retirees from our biopharmaceuticals division. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Applications are from postgraduate students in the life sciences working towards a PhD in biology, medicine, biotech, bioinformatics, computer science, data science, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering or related fields. Postdoctoral students are also welcome to apply, as are advanced MBA students or recent MBA graduates with an interest in the pharmaceutical business and a background in life sciences.

This programme is not open to healthcare professionals.

As part of the Innovation Cup, selected applicants join a week-long summer camp, to work together in a highly stimulating environment. 

Work as part of a team to generate new ideas in the fields: Oncology, Neuroscience & Immunology, Drug Discovery, Green Chemistry, Digital Health, Smart Manufacturing, Neuroinspired AI inference acceleration.

Evaluate your ideas from a technical and business perspective and build a convincing business plan

Learn the essentials about R&D within the pharmaceutical industry

Network with the brightest students from all over the world

Understand how products can be successfully discovered, developed, and brought to market

Get to know Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and learn about career options

A jury consisting of our senior researchers and managers as well as external experts will pick the winning business plans for first and second place.

Apply now to join 42 international students at the Innovation Cup summer camp taking place 19-25 July, 2025, near Frankfurt, Germany. Applications for the 2025 Innovation Cup close 31. January 2025.

BENEFIT:

The brightest students from all over the world meet at our company headquarters to learn from professionals, network, develop business plans and win the 20,000 EUR Innovation Cup.

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