The International Breweries Plc through its Foundation has called on budding entrepreneurs from the South west region to apply for its KickStart programme which is designed to address social ills confronting the region, instill a culture of youth entrepreneurship and reduce youth unemployment.

In a statement, the foundation explained that the scheme is the organization’s   commitment to reduce poverty by giving young entrepreneurs encouragement and practical help to get the business of their dreams off the ground to greater heights.

The company urged those interested in the programme to visit the KickStart website for registration which opened October 9 and will end November 6..

The statement read in part: “Since its inception, the KickStart  programme has kept to its promise of being a viable scheme for new starters and supporting the expansion of established businesses in industries identified by the Federal Government as having the most potential to create jobs.”

“The programme is run as a competition for budding entrepreneurs and innovators aged between 18 and 35, providing them with business-skills training, development support, mentorship and the chance to get grant funds.”’