The program is an entrepreneurship training program that was initially sponsored by the US Embassy, Gaborone. The program was curated to enhance and develop the beneficiaries’ entrepreneurship skills necessary to run successful start-ups. The 6 months intensive training was followed by 6months mentorship through access to business consultants. The training areas were Business Idea development, pitch, networking, marketing & Sales, funding, financial literacy and business leadership. Start Up Smart was implemented and facilitated by Young Minds in partnership with the University of Botswana- Business Clinic.

• To train, mentor and groom young entrepreneurs who will contribute towards near future employment creation.
• To decrease the unemployment rate in Botswana through the use of entrepreneurship as an intervention.

Beneficiaries:Youth Entrepreneurs
Program Duration:4 Weeks
Previous Sponsors & Partners: U.S Embassy Gaborone , University of Botswana - Business Clinic
Impact: 55 beneficiaries