From idea to enterprise —
with the right support
Nigeria has over 39 million MSMEs employing 80% of the workforce. Most struggle with registration, funding, and markets. CARE AFRICA removes those barriers — one business at a time.
01 — What We Offer
Five services for every stage of business
From pre-registration idea stage through to established business — CARE AFRICA has support for every entrepreneur in a hub community.
Business Registration Support
We guide entrepreneurs through CAC registration, business naming, and regulatory compliance — handling the paperwork so they can focus on running their business.
Business Plan AI
Our AI business plan generator produces a full, bankable business plan in under 30 minutes — market analysis, financial projections, and investor-ready formatting, all based on the entrepreneur's inputs.
Micro-Finance Access
CARE AFRICA partners with cooperatives, microfinance banks, and CBN-linked schemes to provide business loans from ₦50,000 to ₦5,000,000 for registered entrepreneurs in hub communities.
Market Stalls at Hubs
Every CARE AFRICA Smart Hub has a dedicated market zone. Registered entrepreneurs can apply for stall space to sell products and services to the community — at zero rent for the first 6 months.
Mentorship from Entrepreneurs
Business owners are matched to verified entrepreneurship mentors through the Youth Mentorship programme — weekly check-ins, business reviews, and introductions to the CARE AFRICA supplier network.
02 — Funding Pathways
Four routes to business capital
CARE AFRICA coordinators help every registered business identify and apply for the right funding — whether that is a government loan, a guarantee, or a micro-grant.
BOI Loans
Bank of Industry
Nigeria's development finance institution offers SME loans from ₦500,000 to ₦200,000,000 at 9% per annum. CARE AFRICA helps businesses prepare BOI applications and supporting documents.
NIRSAL Facilities
Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System
NIRSAL provides credit guarantees that help entrepreneurs access commercial bank loans. CARE AFRICA coordinators guide businesses through the NIRSAL onboarding process.
CBN MSME Fund
Central Bank of Nigeria
The CBN MSME Development Fund provides low-interest loans to micro and small businesses. CARE AFRICA supports application preparation and coordinates with partner microfinance banks.
CARE AFRICA Micro-Grants
Internal Grant Programme
For early-stage entrepreneurs without collateral, CARE AFRICA's own micro-grant fund provides non-repayable seed grants of ₦50,000–₦250,000 to start or expand a business.
03 — Success Metrics
The businesses we have helped build
Your business. Built to last.
Register your business or apply for support through your nearest CARE AFRICA hub.