Apply to the Get Set For Business (GS4B) 2026

GET SET FOR BUSINESS (GS4B) 2026: FREE 7-WEEK BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME IN ABUJA

Programme: Get Set For Business (GS4B) 2026

Organiser: British Council – Youth Connect

Technical Partner: King’s Trust International

Implementing Organisation: Octoville Development Company Limited

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Duration: 7 Weeks

Programme Type: Free Business Development and Employability Training

Eligible Age: 18–35 Years

Application Deadline: 13th November 2026, 12:00 PM

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The British Council, through its Youth Connect initiative, in partnership with King’s Trust International and implemented by Octoville Development Company Limited, is inviting applications from eligible young Nigerians for the 2026 Get Set For Business (GS4B) programme in Abuja.

GS4B is a free seven-week programme designed to support young people who want to start a business, grow an existing enterprise or strengthen their career and employability prospects.

The programme will equip participants with practical business knowledge, essential entrepreneurial skills, mentorship and support to turn business ideas into sustainable income opportunities.

PROGRAMME CONTENT

Over the seven weeks, participants will develop practical skills in the following areas:

1. Business model development and validation.
2. Financial management and pricing.
3. Customer discovery and market research.
4. Marketing and sales strategies.
5. Branding and business positioning.
6. Storytelling and business pitching.
7. Workplace and employability skills.

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

The Abuja cohort will hold sessions every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout the seven-week programme.

PITCH EVENT

The programme will conclude with a Pitch Event, where participants will present their businesses to a panel of investors, partners and industry stakeholders.

This will provide participants with opportunities to showcase their ideas, build partnerships and potentially attract investment and business support.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Interested applicants should:

1. Be between 18 and 35 years old.
2. Be interested in starting or growing a business or improving their career prospects.
3. Be willing to participate in the seven-week training programme.
4. Be available for the scheduled sessions in Abuja.

Young women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

PROGRAMME BENEFITS

Successful participants will benefit from:

1. Free business development training.
2. Practical entrepreneurial and employability skills.
3. Mentorship and business support.
4. Improved business planning and financial management knowledge.
5. Opportunities to present business ideas to investors and industry stakeholders.
6. Exposure to potential partnerships and investment opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and eligible applicants should complete the online application form through the link below:

Application Link

FURTHER ENQUIRIES

Email: programmes@octoville.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 13TH NOVEMBER 2026, 12:00 PM.

Young entrepreneurs and career-focused individuals in Abuja are encouraged to apply before the deadline.

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