Welcome
UPG Biashara is an initiative that supports entrepreneurs in their journey to turn ideas into businesses. This includes growing and strengthening existing enterprises.
Biashara is a Kiswahili word for “business” and it emphasizes the fact that with this initiative UPG is supporting entrepreneurs and all those looking to create impact through business.
Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant
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Congratulations to The Class of 2024!
THANK YOU!
The #UPGBiashara Learning Journey is complete and the numbers are impactful. Thank you to everyone who made this possible from visionary partners and collaborators to an inspiring Class of #UPGBiashara Entrepreneurs.
Achievements and ongoing objectives
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Certified 350+ UPG Biashara Entrepreneurs who completed an intensive Learning Journey – 2024.
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56.74% Male, 42.13% Female and 1.10% Non-Binary from 52 countries and territories across all world regions.
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Ongoing support for entrepreneurs with the Action Journey.
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Providing financial support to entrepreneurs ranging from USD 5,000 to USD 20,000.
Selected Dates In The #UPG Biashara Timeline
1 September 2024
Applications Open for the Class of 2025 of UPGBiashara Candidates.
31 December 2024
Applications Deadline for the Class of 2025 of UPGBiashara Candidates coming soon.
9 February 2024
Applicants are notified of the
Selection for the Class of 2024
12 February 2024
Orientation begins for #UPGBiashara
16 February 2024
Orientation ends for #UPGBiashara
19 February 2024
The #UPGBiashara Journey begins
2 April 2024
Conclusion of the #UPGBiashara Learning Journey
3 April 2024
Beginning for the #UPGBiashara Action Journey, including: events, mentorship, grants and more.
UPG Biashara Entrepreneurship Grant
These Grants are available for all Certified UPG Biashara Entrepreneurs.
The Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant
Application is currently ongoing. Only UPG Biashara Entrepreneurs are eligible to apply and WIN the Grant.
The Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant is a USD 100,000 partnership between Diamonds Do Good® and United People Global that provides financial support and business expertise to promising entrepreneurs. The grant sizes range between USD 5,000 and USD 20,000. The 2024 Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant will be won by entrepreneurs from diamond-producing countries in southern Africa.
Prince Adebajo Babington-Ashaye Business Grant
Prince Adebajo Babington-Ashaye Business Grant was established to provide vital financial resources to turn their ideas into reality. The Grant is established in honour of the Late Prince Adebajo Abiodun Babington-Ashaye whose passion for and commitment to entrepreneurship saw him run a range of businesses during his career.
The Maxine’s Village Business Grant
The Maxine’s Village Business Grant honors the memory of Maxine Edelman, mother, world traveler, artist and collector. Her delight in the wide world was undiminished by age or infirmity. As her mobility declined and her own world shrank, she harnessed her creativity to bring the outside world into her own room.
UPG Biashara Recurring Events
Want to Know More About UPG Biashara?
UPG Biashara events are opportunities to interact with individuals and organisations that care about entrepreneurship. We meet entrepreneurs and people who are passionate about supporting entrepreneurs. Depending on the event, we may also meet Applicants and Candidates to join future classes of UPG Biashara. Finally, at these events we also interact with current and future partners and collaborators. Please join us – and encourage others who may be interested to do the same
#UPGBiashara Random Walk
A Random Walk on Entrepreneurship sessions are for you to join other experienced panelists as they speak about their experiences and challenges on their entrepreneurial journey and interact with them; helping you gain a different outlook on certain things or reinforce what you already know!
#UPGBiashara Information Session
Join the UPG Biashara Information Session. To learn about how the programme will help you gain more knowledge on entrepreneurship or refine potential business idea.
