The Ihifix Innovation Foundation – Upskill MSME Virtual Training Program is a comprehensive capacity-building initiative delivered fully online, combining live instruction with self-paced e-learning and a practical competition. Over the two-month duration, participants will progress through three main components:
Business management software
- Live Virtual Training Workshop (Kickoff Session)
The program begins with a high-impact 3-4 hour live webinar, led by expert trainers from Ihifix. This interactive session introduces MSME owners to essential topics including business model innovation, scaling strategies, digital marketing, financial planning, and tech-driven growth. Through engaging presentations, case studies, and Q&A discussions, participants gain actionable insights and set clear goals for transforming their businesses. - Online Courses & Certification (Google & HP Platforms)
Following the live session, participants will access curated, self-paced online courses covering key areas like social media advertising, business strategy, ICT tools, and cybersecurity. Participants enjoy flexible learning while building real-world digital competencies. - Post-Training Hackathon & Pitch Competition
To wrap up the program, participants will take part in a virtual hackathon where they’ll apply their newly acquired skills to develop innovative solutions or growth plans for their businesses. With support from mentors, each participant or team will submit a project or pitch showing how they plan to use digital tools to scale. Top entries will move on to a final pitch competition, with chances to win recognition, business development grants, and toolkits—reinforcing learning through practice and real-world application.
The Core Mission
Digital Skills Empowerment
Empowering MSME owners with hands-on digital skills—from social media marketing to e-commerce and cloud tools—to boost operations, grow visibility, and thrive in today’s digital economy.
Build Stronger, Smarter Businesses
Equipping participants with the tools for strategic planning, financial mastery, and sustainable growth to scale with confidence.
Digital Tool Adoption
Transform your business with digital tools—learn to integrate websites, online payments, digital marketing, and data analytics into daily operations to boost efficiency and reach new markets.
Eligibility Requirements
Business management software
- Applicants will provide basic information about their business (sector, size, location) and confirm their commitment to the 2-month program
- Join live virtual training workshop (approximately half-day in length)
- Embark on self-paced online courses
- Get paired with business mentors for a mentorship phase lasting about one month (spanning late May and June)
- Put everything together in a friendly hackathon competition “leveraging digital solutions to scale your business”
Benefits
- Up to $3,000 in funding
- Free Business Training
- Mentorship
- Access to a Business
- Toolkit worth
- Exposure, strategy sessions, networking
FAQs
What is this training about?
It’s a free, internationally sponsored program for business owners in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. Where You’ll gain practical skills in:
E-commerce
Digital Marketing
AI tools for business growth
Do I need to pay
No. The training is fully sponsored and completely free.
Online business networking events
When is the training starting?
Very soon. The exact date and other details will be communicated here on this platform.
How long is the live virtual training?
The virtual training lasts 4 weeks.
How long will it last
Just 1 day (4–5 hours, with breaks). It’s a virtual session. You’ll also get access to extra self-paced courses afterward.
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