SLEFES ENTREPRENEURSHIP BOOT-CAMP SEB 2026
2026-04-15 00:00 - 2026-04-18 23:59 UTC
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 SLEFESSLEFES disciples students spiritually. But true discipleship must also address economic dignity. If the Gospel shapes: Character Integrity Stewardship GovernanceThen it must also shape: Capital management Enterprise structure Wealth ethics Marketplace influenceSEB is the bridge between:Final Year → Graduation → Structured Enterprise → Economic Independence → Gospel InfluenceWe 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 yearsThis is economic evangelism in action.

PROGRAMME ARCHITECTUREDesign Philosophy: Mini-Incubator ModelSEB Programme ArchitectureSEB is built on five integrated development pillars:

Opportunity Validation

Kingdom & Ethical IntegrationEach 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 PARTICIPANTS25 Carefully Selected Participants primary: SLEFES Associates (within 5 years post-graduation) Final-Year Students with active businessesThis number ensures: Deep mentoring Real concept review Strong pitch night quality Post-training accountabilitySELECTION PROCESSStage 1 – Application ScreeningApplicants 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

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.

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