Overview
The
Entrepreneurship Empowerment Program is the third flagship program of Future Bridge Tech Foundation (FBTF).
It seeks to
build a new generation of entrepreneurs particularly women, youth and
educators equipped with the knowledge, mindset and tools to start, grow and
sustain innovative enterprises that drive social and economic transformation.
Recognizing
that unemployment and lack of entrepreneurial support limit economic potential,
this project bridges the gap between business ideas and implementation through
incubation, mentorship and enterprise development support.
It provides
participants with access to training, business development resources,
mentorship and networks that enable them to transform creative ideas into
viable, scalable, and impactful ventures.
Through this program, FBTF promotes self-reliance, innovation, and sustainable
livelihoods, particularly among underrepresented groups.
This program directly supports FBTF’s mission to bridge gaps and build bridges by linking
knowledge to opportunity and innovation to empowerment.
Core
Objectives
1. Empower
aspiring entrepreneurs, especially women and youth with practical business
skills and innovation tools.
2. Support
the creation and growth of startups that contribute to local economic
development.
3. Foster
mentorship, networking and access to resources for early-stage entrepreneurs.
4.
Strengthen female entrepreneurship and leadership in technology and business.
5. Encourage
sustainable, inclusive and socially responsible business models.
6. Promote
innovation-driven enterprises that address community and national challenges.
Structure
/ Components
The
Entrepreneurship Empowerment Program is implemented through three key projects
that target different stages of entrepreneurial development from idea
incubation to business growth and startup acceleration.
Projects
under this program:
1. Teach4Her
Incubator – A women-focused incubation protect nurtures female
educators, innovators, and social entrepreneurs with the mentorship, training and tools to launch or grow impactful ventures.
2. Business
Growth Clinics – Practical training and mentorship sessions that help small
and growing businesses enhance financial management, marketing, digital
presence and sustainability.
3. Startup
Launch Pad – A structured acceleration platform providing selected startups
with guidance, funding access and networking opportunities to scale their
innovations.
Management
by Volunteers
The program is driven by volunteer professionals, mentors, and business coaches who
contribute their expertise to empower participants.
A Volunteer Program Coordinator oversees logistics, partnerships, and mentor-participant
relations, ensuring smooth implementation and accountability.
Each project under this program has a Volunteer Lead Mentor responsible for training
delivery, mentorship coordination and performance tracking.
The team
also includes Volunteer Communications Officers who document progress stories
and facilitate linkages with investors and partners.
This
volunteer-based management structure not only reduces program costs but also
fosters community ownership and long-term mentorship continuity.
Partnerships
·
The Entrepreneurship Empowerment Program thrives
through strategic collaborations with:
·
Business development organizations for
entrepreneurship capacity building.
·
Microfinance institutions and banks for access to
funding and financial literacy support.
·
Universities and training centers for research and
incubation partnerships.
·
Private companies and investors for startup support
and mentorship.
·
Women empowerment networks and NGOs for inclusion and
outreach.
·
Government agencies and entrepreneurship hubs for
alignment with national youth and enterprise policies.
These
partnerships enable the project to provide holistic entrepreneurial support from training to market entry.
Expected
Impact
ü Increased number
of trained and empowered young entrepreneurs and women innovators.
ü Growth of new
small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) contributing to local economic
development.
ü Strengthened
entrepreneurial ecosystem with sustainable mentorship and partnerships.
ü Enhanced
self-employment, creativity, and innovation among youth and educators.
ü Greater
inclusion of women in entrepreneurship and technology-driven business
leadership.
ü Direct
contribution to SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic
Growth), and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure).