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The ICSB Academy provides students with a full immersion experience in the making of a new entrepreneurial venture, while exposing them to the latest developments in entrepreneurship science under the mentorship of a global team of successful entrepreneurship experts (including entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, business experts, and faculty).

Entity

International Council for Small Business (ICSB) Youth organization, civil society, non-governmental, non-profit organization

Technical assistance, expertise and implementation; Policy, advocacy and convening power; Financial and/or in-kind contribution

Partners

  • US Small Business Administration (SBA)

    Government or intergovernmental entity

    Technical assistance, expertise and implementation; Policy, advocacy and convening power; Financial and/or in-kind contribution

  • United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)

    United Nations system entity

    Technical assistance, expertise and implementation; Policy, advocacy and convening power; Financial and/or in-kind contribution

  • United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

    United Nations system entity

    Technical assistance, expertise and implementation; Policy, advocacy and convening power; Financial and/or in-kind contribution

Sustainable Development Goals & targets

  • 8.3 Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services

Themes

Achievement At Glance

Through conferences like, March 8 Women’s Day, the ICSB World Congress, GW October Entrepreneurship Conference and Webinars in topics such as youth entrepreneurship, we have help engage with over 200 students on how they can create employment opportunities for themselves through creativity and innovation. We have worked with institutions such as the George Washington University, Rowan University and Seton Hall to help create entrepreneurship courses and initiatives in order to engage youth. 

 

Key Highlight On Guiding Principle

  • Expanded multi-stakeholder partnerships
  • Promotion of gender equality
  • Leveraging existng platforms and lessons learned

We have expanded multi-stakeholder partnerships through our Knowledge Hub program which consists of organizations, universities, research institutions, NGOs, and firms that are working to successfully create new knowledge, drive innovation, and build networks. Knowledge Hubs are localities with high internal and external networking and knowledge sharing capabilities.

We have promoted gender equality through the Womepreneurs Program initiative. WE are on a mission to support and equip women entrepreneurs and educators with the tools and experience necessary to become successful leaders, no matter their current career level.       

WE have a vision that all ICSB World Congress participants are inspired, connect with lifelong contacts from all over the world, and walk away with new energy to grow their careers and change the world.

We have also leveraged existing programs and lessons learned through our signature conferences and webinars.                       

               

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Participants in each cohort are paired with mentors and given time throughout the program to gain insights and advice on their ideas, learn from mentors’ experiences, and network to expand their professional networks.   What sets the ICSB Academy apart from other start-up boot camps are the resources and its absolute global nature. The ICSB Academy has drawn distinguished academicians from leading institutions of higher education from across the globe, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and business expert to culminate into the Global Faculty. Furthermore, case studies and success stories of real people, and learning modules on fundamental concepts and tools will help participants identify entrepreneurial opportunities.

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Deliverables and links to SDG targets

  • Progress: 160 out of 1000 young people supported through entrepreneurship training, advisory services, access to markets or access to finance

    8.3 Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services

    ICSB Academy will provide business planning and entrepreneurship training to youths who attend the ICSB World Congress in June 2019.   Students will partake in a startup-pitch competition

    BY: Jun 2019
  • Progress: 120 out of 1000 young people trained in relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, ICT skills and soft skills

    8.3 Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services

    ICSB work with partners to support entrepreneurship and business canvass education. Students will partake in a startup-pitch and business launch competition.  

    BY: Aug 2019
  • Progress: 233 out of 1000 youth employment stakeholders supported through technical assistance, capacity-building or peer learning

    8.3 Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services

    ICSB work with partners to support entrepreneurship and business canvass education. Students will partake in a startup-pitch and business launch competition.  

    BY: Sep 2019
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Start

01-May-2019

End

30-Jun-2022

USD 200,000

Estimated total value of the commitment

3,000

young people to benefit directly from this commitment

Target: All ages 20-24, 25-29

Primarily:
  • Young women
  • Young men
  • Graduates of second-level education and students in third-level education or beyond

Challenges faced in implementation

A challenge we have faced is obviously maintaining engagement with our beneficiaries during the COVID-19 Pandemic. We would normally have our events and initiatives in person but we have engaged with leaders and our Knowledge Hub network in order to remain connected to our beneficiaries and to create beneficial virtual programming. 

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