SMEDAN ICSS

Be Inspired.Create Something.Start Now.Scale Tomorrow.Be Inspired.

From first spark to full scale, get the tools, training, and guidance to bring your entrepreneurial journey to life.

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Your ICSS Journey

From idea to impact, you are guided every step of the way

Inspire

This module introduces self-discovery, career sensitisation, employability, and entrepreneurship fundamentals to help individuals identify and shape their entrepreneurial potential.
- Who is it for
  Aspiring entrepreneurs unsure where to start.
  
  Individuals curious about business.
  
  Recent graduates and job seekers exploring entrepreneurship.
- Eligibility Criteria
  Open to anyone interested in entrepreneurship.
  
  No prior business experience required.
  
  Willingness to participate actively.
Create

This module covers basic entrepreneurship, ideation, prototyping, and the business model canvas to help participants turn ideas into structured, viable ventures.
- Who is it for
  Those with a business idea needing structure.
  
  Early-stage entrepreneurs validating their concept.
  
  Small business owners refining strategy.
- Eligibility Criteria
  Must have a business idea
  
  Basic understanding of the industry.
  
  Commitment to module activities.
Start

This module focuses on business planning, financial projections, and operational readiness to support participants in launching and stabilising their businesses.
- Who is it for
  Entrepreneurs ready to move from planning to execution.
  
  Those with a validated idea needing guidance on launching.
  
  Business owners formalizing operations.
- Eligibility Criteria
  Clear business model and validated idea.
  
  Willingness to implement marketing and sales strategies.
  
  Commitment to launching the business.
Scale

This module explores business innovation, productivity enhancement, digital marketing, and growth planning to prepare participants for scaling and investment.
- Who is it for
  Business owners ready to scale.
  
  Entrepreneurs expanding into new markets.
  
  Founders seeking investment and strategic grow
- Eligibility Criteria
  Operational business with existing customers.
  
  Proven revenue or strong growth potential.
  
  Willingness to implement scaling strategies.

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KBS is a business school located in  Kaduna to help people learn and manage businesses

Kaduna Business Schools

23rd - 30th, April 2025

Kaduna State University, Kaduna

Inspire
KBS is a business school located in  Kaduna to help people learn and manage businesses

University of Lagos

30th April - 8th May, 2025

Yaba, Lagos

Create

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From bold ideas to thriving ventures, these businesses are proof that with the right support, anything is possible. Built through the ICSS journey, they represent passion, resilience, and the future of entrepreneurship.