Sam Oyus Foundation is delivering this programme. Contact our team to confirm available activities, participating communities, dates and requirements for the next intake. Expressing interest does not guarantee selection or support.
What the programme aims to achieve
Help participants test business ideas, manage costs and build a practical path towards sustainable enterprise.
Programme activities
- Business-model and customer-discovery workshops.
- Basic bookkeeping, pricing and cash-flow planning.
- Mentoring on product quality, branding and market access.
- Business-plan reviews and introductions to relevant partners.
Who it is for
Aspiring entrepreneurs, microbusiness owners and vocational graduates
Participation guidelines
- Applicants for adult enterprise support should be 18 or older.
- Bring a business idea, an existing small business or a marketable practical skill.
- No university degree is required.
- Business registration is not required to express interest; requirements for any later funding or formal trading support will be published separately.
- Participants should be able to attend the announced sessions and work on an action plan.
How to take part — three simple steps
- Choose this programme. Read the proposed eligibility and decide which support or track fits your needs.
- Express interest by email. Share your name, preferred contact and a short description of your interest. A guardian or school can enquire for a child. No account is needed.
- Confirm the next available activity or intake. SOF will explain current availability and the next steps. Submit the short application and any required information through the official process; wait for confirmation before attending.
Describe your idea or current business in a few sentences and identify the help you need. For the next available intake, SOF will provide a short application and may invite suitable applicants to a discussion about their idea.
Express interest by emailDownload programme briefThe email button opens a draft for you to review and send. This website does not save your interest or submit an application. The SOF team handles participation enquiries by email.
Do not include identity documents, bank details, passwords or health records in the initial enquiry. Any later document requirements will be explained through the official intake process.
Selection and preparation
For each intake, assessment considers eligibility, the support needed, fit with the available track and available places. Basic eligibility does not guarantee selection. Request any accessibility support you need. Additional qualifications, documents, attendance commitments and any participant costs will be stated before applications open.
Programme delivery
Delivery model: group workshops, mentoring and an incubation action plan. Workspace, tools, introductions and any funding will depend on confirmed partnerships; investment is not guaranteed.
Programme monitoring
- Participants completing business action plans.
- Participants improving records, pricing or customer plans.
- Businesses testing products or reaching new customers during follow-up.
How sponsors can support this programme
- Business mentors and specialist advisers.
- Shared workspace, equipment and product-development support.
- Market connections and funding for programme delivery.