The British Council, through its Youth Connect initiative, has opened applications for Get Set For Business (GS4B) 2026 in Abuja: a free seven-week business development and employability programme for young Nigerians aged 18–35. It’s delivered by Octoville Development Company, with King’s Trust International as technical partner, and ends with a pitch event in front of investors.
Deadline: Friday, 13 November 2026, 12:00 noon. Training takes place in person in Abuja every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, so only apply if you can attend.
Key Details
- Programme: Get Set For Business (GS4B) 2026, Abuja cohort
- Organisers: British Council Youth Connect, King’s Trust International (technical partner) and Octoville (delivery partner)
- Duration: 7 weeks, three days a week (Mon, Wed, Thu)
- Location: Abuja, in person
- Age: 18–35
- Cost: free
- Deadline: 13 November 2026, 12:00 noon
What You’ll Learn
- business model development and validation
- financial management, budgeting and pricing
- customer discovery and market research
- marketing, sales and branding
- business storytelling and pitching
- workplace and employability skills
Benefits
- free seven-week practical business training
- mentorship and business development support
- a final Pitch Event to present your business to investors, partners and industry stakeholders
- stronger employability skills if you’re job-hunting rather than starting a business
- a network of young entrepreneurs in Abuja
Eligibility
- aged 18 to 35
- interested in starting or growing a business, or improving your employability
- living in or able to get to Abuja (the form asks for your area council: AMAC, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Kwali, Abaji or other)
- available for all sessions every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday for seven weeks
Young women and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. The form lets you state any special support you need to take part.
How to Apply
- Open the official GS4B 2026 Abuja application form.
- Fill in your personal details: name, phone, email, age group, gender, disability status and area council in Abuja.
- Complete the remaining sections about your business idea or career goals.
- Submit before 12:00 noon on 13 November 2026.
Questions: email [email protected] or call +234 903 965 9341. The programme is free; never pay anyone to apply.
Tips
- Apply today, since the deadline is at noon, not midnight.
- Describe your business or idea simply: what you sell, to whom and why they buy.
- Be honest about your schedule; organisers want people who will attend every session.
- If you have no business yet, explain how you’d use the skills to get a job or start something.
Programme details are from the official application form; the deadline is as reported by MSME Africa.
