From Ideas to Opportunities. From Opportunities to Enterprise.
Many young people have ideas, skills and ambitions but lack access to capital, markets, mentorship, networks and relevant information.
CBFUYN’s Funding, Entrepreneurship & Opportunities pillar is designed to help bridge this gap.
We support aspiring and existing entrepreneurs through entrepreneurship development, business support, mentorship and connections to relevant opportunities.
What We Offer
Entrepreneurship Development
We help aspiring entrepreneurs understand the fundamentals of starting and developing a business.
Key areas may include:
- Business idea development
- Business planning
- Business model development
- Customer identification
- Marketing
- Financial management
- Business registration awareness
- Digital business development
Business Support
Existing entrepreneurs can receive guidance designed to help them improve their operations, positioning, marketing, customer acquisition and growth strategies.
Funding Opportunities
CBFUYN facilitates awareness and access to relevant funding opportunities, including:
- Grants
- Soft loans
- Entrepreneurship funds
- Competitions
- Development programmes
- Investment opportunities
Funding opportunities are subject to the eligibility requirements and decisions of the respective funding organisations.
Employment Opportunities
We connect beneficiaries with information and pathways relating to employment opportunities where available.
Internships & Work Experience
We support pathways that enable young people to gain practical workplace exposure and experience.
Market Access
We help entrepreneurs understand and explore opportunities for reaching customers, markets and business networks.
Business & Investor Networks
We facilitate connections among entrepreneurs, businesses, institutions, investors, mentors and other relevant stakeholders where appropriate.
Entrepreneurship Support Journey
IDEA → TRAINING → BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT → OPPORTUNITY → MARKET → GROWTH
Our Goal
To help people turn skills and ideas into sustainable economic opportunities.