The Manufacturing Business Accelerator Programme, a flagship initiative of the Small-Scale Enterprise Lab, has been launched to support aspiring African entrepreneurs in turning their product-based ideas into successful businesses. The programme is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the clarity, confidence, and practical tools needed to launch, package, and scale their businesses within a short period.
- Manufacturing Business Accelerator Programme
- African Entrepreneurs
- Flagship Initiative
- Small-Scale Enterprise Lab
- Clarity
- Confidence
- Practical Tools
The programme is a 12-week virtual course that will commence on April 20, 2025, and conclude with a business shower on July 17, 2025. The virtual course is designed to provide entrepreneurs with the necessary guidance, support, and resources to develop their businesses.
| Features | Programme Details |
|---|---|
| Live Expert Sessions | Participants will engage with industry experts to gain insights and knowledge on various aspects of manufacturing and entrepreneurship. |
| Downloadable Workbooks | Participants will have access to downloadable workbooks that provide step-by-step guides on product design, market research, business planning, and more. |
| Guided Assignments | Participants will complete guided assignments to apply the knowledge and skills gained from the programme. |
| Learning Management System | Participants will have access to a learning management system that provides a structured learning environment and real-time feedback. |
| One-on-One Coaching | Participants will have access to one-on-one coaching to provide tailored feedback and accountability. |
According to the Small-Scale Enterprise Lab CEO, Adesola Jimmy-Eboma, the programme is ideal for side hustlers, corporate professionals, creatives, and startup founders with product ideas or early-stage businesses that need structure, branding, and a path to scale. “The next cohort will focus on practical execution, ensuring every participant graduates with a fully developed product, clear marketing and business strategies, and a well-documented business plan,” she stated. The programme covers topics such as product design and prototyping, market research, business planning, branding and packaging, legal and regulatory compliance, sales and distribution strategy, financial planning, and sustainability. According to Adesola, the programme is not just a course but a movement to build the next generation of product-based businesses that are made in Africa and by Africans. “This is not just a course but a movement to build the next generation of product-based businesses that are made in Africa and by Africans,” she added. She cited the success of the inaugural cohort, which ran from September to November 2024 at Radisson Blu, Ikeja, where participants showcased their products, pitched business plans, and networked with investors and industry stakeholders. “The programme was the exact push I needed to stop dreaming and start doing,” said one participant, while another added, “The weekly structure gave me the confidence to finally launch and pitch my product with pride.”
The Small-Scale Enterprise Lab CEO highlighted the success of the first cohort, where participants demonstrated their products and business plans, and networked with industry stakeholders and investors. The Manufacturing Business Accelerator Programme is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the necessary tools, guidance, and support to develop their businesses and take them to the next level.
Key Highlights
Virtual Course
- 12-week virtual course
- Commences on April 20, 2025
- Concludes with a business shower on July 17, 2025
Curriculum
- Product design and prototyping
- Market research
- Business planning
- Branding and packaging
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Sales and distribution strategy
- Financial planning and sustainability
Format
- Live expert sessions
- Downloadable workbooks
- Guided assignments
- Learning management system
- One-on-one coaching
The Manufacturing Business Accelerator Programme is designed to support aspiring African entrepreneurs in turning their product-based ideas into successful businesses. The programme provides entrepreneurs with the necessary tools, guidance, and support to develop their businesses and take them to the next level.
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