UPG Biashara

Meet the UPG Biashara Entrepreneurs for the Class of 2023.

Join us at the Commencement Event of the UPG Biashara Entrepreneurs for the class of 2023 as they celebrate their Learning Journey and transition into the Action Journey. All they need is our support to celebrate with them! Please RSVP and join the event on Friday 4, August 2023 at 3:00 PM CEST. And there’s more WINNING happening!

• #UPGBiashara Golden Ticket : You stand a chance to WIN a UPG Biashara Golden Ticket for the class of 2024. You can use them or you can gift them to someone special. Take this quiz and stand a chance to WIN a golden ticket. All you have to do after taking the quiz is join the session LIVE and stay till the end.

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. Watch for more updates.

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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.

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! Achievements and ongoing objectives
Certified 350+ UPG Biashara Entrepreneurs who completed an intensive Learning Journey - 2023
65.6% Male, 34.1% and 0.27 Non Binary Female from 52 countries and territories across all world regions
Ongoing support for entrepreneurs with the Action Journey
Providing financial support to entrepreneurs ranging from USD 5,000 to USD 20,000

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.

UPG Learning Journey 2023
The Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship 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 2022 Diamonds Do Good® Entrepreneurship Grant will be won by entrepreneurs from diamond-producing countries in southern Africa.

Selected Dates In the #UPGBiashara Timeline

1 September 2023

Applications Open for the Class of 2024 of UPGBiashara Entrepreneurs

31 December 2023

Applications CLOSE for the Class of 2024 of UPGBiashara Entrepreneurs

19 January 2024

Applicants are notified of the Selection for the Class of 2024

29 January 2024

Orientation begins for #UPGBiashara

5 February 2024

The #UPGBiashara Journey begins

15 March 2024

Conclusion of the #UPGBiashara Learning Journey

16 March 2024

Beginning for the #UPGBiashara Action Journey, including: events, mentorship, grants and more.

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