Ignite Rwanda: Pre- enterprenuers

Pre Enterprenuer

All good businesses start with an idea. You have a great idea that you want to turn in to a business – but where do you start? Luckily, there is a lot of support to find on your way to becoming an entrepreneur.

Your Guide

Is Entrepreneurship for Me?

A lot of organisations have support programs and trainings to help aspiring entrepreneurs get started on their business.

10 steps to get you started

Starting a business can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start and where to seek advice. What are the rules and requirements for registration and taxes, how do you stay focused in your business, and which systems are in place to help you?

Do I need a business plan?

A business plan is a tool to outline the strategies, visions and goals in both the start-up and growth phase of your business. While it can be a helpful tool for you to be focused in your business, it is not a guarantee for success. Here are some tips to get started.

Start-up Resources

There is a lot of information out there for young entrepreneurs in search for advice and guidelines in how to get started on their business.

Trainings and support programs

There are a big variety of trainings and courses to attend if you want to improve your entrepreneurial skills and be ready to start a business. The first thing for you to do is to research the different programs out there and then make a decision about what kind of support you need to be able to start your business successfully.

Access to start-up finance

While all businesses start with a good idea, it is often access to start-up finance that will help you accelerate your business to the next level. Finance is not easy to access as a start-up but there are some options out there for seed funding, grants and prize money.

Is Entrepreneurship in your DNA?

Being an entrepreneur is about so much more than having a good business idea. More than anything it is about you. Is entrepreneurship in your DNA? Here are some guidelines for the characteristics than define an entrepreneur.

Information Bank

Find more information about the entrepreneurship and business environment in Rwanda: The policies and strategies that shape it, the forums discussing and implementing new initiatives, and the platforms bringing spotlight to the field.