Access to Market , Technology and Procurement Opportunities
Access to Market, Technology and Procurement Opportunities
YouStart will provide entrepreneurs market access, technology and market linkage opportunities through a number of interventions.
These interventions shall include but will not be limited to the following:
- Map out and link prospective beneficiaries in the same or similar line of businesses through the value chain integration concept. Trade directories and other market-enabling tools to be utilised in this regard
- Organise periodic trade fairs and networking programmes with the support of programme partners and other stakeholders
- Develop a technology platform that connects entrepreneurs to potential buyers and suppliers
- Onboard various government agencies and partners to enable beneficiaries reach a broader market space. Position beneficiaries to take advantage of market opportunities and initiatives such as AfCFTA
- Usage of government buying power to support beneficiaries through the provision of national, regional and district level procurement opportunities.
- Support entrepreneurs to acquire equipment, the latest technology/innovations and other assets for the purposes of expanding their production lines.