DHI BizAP program includes:

Training: With many basic start-up entrepreneurship training courses being provided in the country, DHI is providing a higher level structured training with the focus on commercializing business ideas and launching businesses in the market. The training will target those entrepreneurs that already have businesses or entrepreneurs that are in the advanced stage of launching their businesses. In addition, the training will also incorporate a learning/networking tour. Trainees performing well during the training will be identified for the regional tour to aid entrepreneurs in developing the necessary skills, knowledge, network, market, etc. that will enhance and grow their business. The training is delivered by global experts in innovation and entrepreneurship, using the proven and patented IC² entrepreneurship training methodology. Selected entrepreneurs will undergo 33 days of training spread over 3 months with a balanced mixture of face-to face, virtual classes and assignments.

• Funding: Access to financing is considered a major constraint in entrepreneurship promotion. To address this, DHI will support entrepreneurs in sourcing their equity contribution to the project. DHI will provide a maximum amount of Nu.500,000 with an administrative fee of 5% per annum. DHI will not expect any interest or collateral from the entrepreneur and DHI will not hold any ownership in their businesses. Entrepreneurs will be required to repay the principal amount only. All entrepreneurs undergoing the DHI Business Accelerator training program will be given an opportunity to pitch their business to the Business Accelerator Fund panel.
   
• Mentorship: Once the Entrepreneurs' undergo the training and avail the funding, DHI will also support the entrepreneurs in establishing mentoring relationships to aid the entrepreneurs in setting up and running their business successfully. Mentoring relationships are very useful in building business linkages and networks. This networking can also help entrepreneurs in accessing the market for their goods and services. Therefore, the aim of mentoring is to provide necessary advisory services to entrepreneurs to support them in starting or expanding their business venture. Mentoring will pair the entrepreneurs, who have undergone the training program, with local or international entrepreneurs who can offer strategic advice with respect to the launch of a new venture.
   
• Advisory Services: DHI will also make available its experts to provide subject specific mentoring such as HR, legal, accounts, etc.

Only 15 best Businesses will be competitively selected based on the selection criteria used by IC² Institute of for this training cohort.

How to Apply?

1. Download the Application Form and fill the application.
2. Either email the filled application form with other supporting documents to dhibizap@dhi.bt OR submit it to Enterprise Development Unit, DHI office during office hours. (CV Format)

Note:

1. Applicants are advised to read and ensure they fully understand all related instructions before completing the application form.
2. Applicants are to note that submission of incomplete application forms/ fake supporting documents will not be processed.