STARTUP ACCELERATOR & INCUBATION PROGRAMME (SAIP)
Empowering Future Entrepreneurs in Fashion, Media, and Creative Industries
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SAIP is an intensive, hands-on programme designed to equip young people with the technical, entrepreneurial, and behavioral skills necessary to build sustainable enterprises in creative industries. Participants gain practical experience in tailoring, leatherwork, content creation, makeup artistry, and more, while developing the mindset and enterprise acumen to turn passion into profit.
Who SAIP Is For
SAIP is designed for young, aspiring entrepreneurs who want to build viable businesses in the creative sector. Whether you are just starting or seeking to scale your skills into a sustainable venture, this programme provides the tools, exposure, and mentorship you need.
Become a SAIP Participant
Transform Your Skills Into a Business:
- Acquire job/market-ready technical skills in fashion, leatherwork, makeup, and content creation
- Build entrepreneurial competencies: financial literacy, business planning, branding, and sales
- Develop behavioral and leadership skills to thrive in competitive industries
- Learn directly from experienced instructors and industry mentors
- Gain access to business networks, mentorship, and growth opportunities
Outcome: Participants leave SAIP with the confidence, knowledge, and tools to launch a small business or scale an existing venture successfully.
Transform Your Skills Into a Thriving Enterprise
Programme Highlights
- Intensive Technical Training: Tailoring, leatherwork, content creation, makeup artistry, and other creative fields
- Entrepreneurial Development: Business strategy, financial literacy, marketing, and branding
- Behavioral & Leadership Skills: Mindset transformation, professionalism, and communication
- Practical Exposure: Hands-on projects and portfolio creation
- Networking & Mentorship: Connect with industry experts and potential investors
Why SAIP at Ibom‑LED
- Proven track record of successful enterprise graduates
- Globally aligned entrepreneurial training with measurable impact
- Access to the hub for an extended period of time after graduation
- Aligned with youth empowerment and sustainable development initiatives
Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities
Invest in the Next Generation of Creative Entrepreneurs
SAIP offers a unique opportunity for organizations and investors to support young entrepreneurs while creating measurable impact in line with global development goals. Partners can:
Support the technical and entrepreneurial training of aspiring creatives
Provide grants, resources, funding, or mentorship to high-potential participants
Demonstrate corporate commitment to youth empowerment, job creation, and enterprise development
Gain recognition and visibility within Ibom-LED’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem
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