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SLEFES ENTREPRENEURSHIP BOOT-CAMP SEB 2026

April 15 April 18

The SLEFES Entrepreneurship Boot-camp (SEB 2026) is a training program and a strategic intervention at a critical national pressure point, the graduate transition crisis.
Across Sierra Leone and Sub-Saharan Africa, thousands graduate every year into an economy that cannot absorb them. Degrees are earned. Vision is high. But structure is missing. Many begin businesses informally, passionately, yet without governance, legal clarity, or financial discipline. Within three years, most collapse.
SLEFES refuses to watch this pattern continue.
In partnership with Viridis Edge Consulting, SEB 2026 is designed to intentionally produce 25 disciplined, ethical, investment-ready entrepreneurs who will not merely start businesses, but build sustainable enterprises that carry the fragrance of Christ into the marketplace.


WHY THIS MATTERS TO SLEFES
SLEFES disciples students spiritually. But true discipleship must also address economic dignity. If the Gospel shapes:
 Character
 Integrity
 Stewardship
 Governance
Then it must also shape:
 Capital management
 Enterprise structure
 Wealth ethics
 Marketplace influence
SEB is the bridge between:
Final Year → Graduation → Structured Enterprise → Economic Independence → Gospel Influence
We are believing God that from this cohort of 25:
 At least 15 will formalize their businesses within 12 months
 At least 10 will become bank-ready within 18 months
 At least 5 will become employers within 3 years
This is economic evangelism in action.


PROGRAMME ARCHITECTURE
Design Philosophy: Mini-Incubator Model
SEB Programme Architecture
SEB is built on five integrated development pillars:

Opportunity Validation

Kingdom & Ethical Integration
Each participant will leave with:
 A structured business profile
 12-month financial projections
 Legal awareness
 Internal control framework
 A 5-minute investor pitch
 A business consultancy service for 1 year


TARGET PARTICIPANTS
25 Carefully Selected Participants primary:
 SLEFES Associates (within 5 years post-graduation)
 Final-Year Students with active businesses
This number ensures:
 Deep mentoring
 Real concept review
 Strong pitch night quality
 Post-training accountability
SELECTION PROCESS
Stage 1 – Application Screening
Applicants must submit:
 Business Concept Note
 Personal Vision Statement
 Academic Proof
 Evidence of existing business (however small)
 Commitment Fee (non-refundable)
Evaluation Focus:
 Market viability
 Revenue clarity
 Scalability potential
 Ethical alignment
 Personal seriousness


Stage 2 – Interview (26th -28th March)

Stage 3 – Final Selection (31 March)

All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application processing fee of Le50/Payment can be made via Orange Money using the merchant code below:

Orange Money Merchant Code: 240948

$2.08 or Le50: Application fee

Follow the instruction below on how you send your application fee using the Orange money merchant code and don’t forget save the payment receipt as you will need it to fill-out the application form.

Click here to apply: https://forms.gle/PEx4HaXD5wGQUkKZ6