Applications are currently being accepted for the ECOWAS Youth and Women Entrepreneurship Programme (EYWEP) 2026, Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About ECOWAS Youth and Women Entrepreneurship Programme
The programme is designed to identify and support young entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas through a structured incubation programme that helps transform ideas into viable and sustainable businesses.
Benefits of ECOWAS Youth and Women Entrepreneurship Programme
Selected participants will receive:
- Structured business incubation
- Entrepreneurship training
- Project maturation workshops
- One-on-one mentoring and coaching
- Business model and business plan development
- Support for legal business registration
- Networking opportunities with technical, financial, and institutional partners
At the end of the programme, grants may be awarded to the best projects in each participating country, subject to available funding.
ECOWAS Youth and Women Entrepreneurship Programme Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Be a national or resident of one of the following countries:
- Benin
- Côte d’Ivoire
- The Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea-Bissau
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Have an innovative business idea, concept, prototype, or project in the pre-launch stage.
Application Date and Process
Applicants should submit:
- Updated CV
- Valid ID
- Concept note describing the business idea
- Description of the problem, proposed solution, and target market
- Supporting documents (if available)
- Prototype, mock-ups, images, or proof of concept (if available)
All documents must be merged into a single PDF file.
Application Procedure:
- Applications must be submitted via the country-specific email address listed in the official call for applications.
- Refer to the application guide for the appropriate email address for your country.
Application Deadline
16 July, 2026
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