The Bacha Entrepreneurship Project invites Basotho youth aged 21 to 35 to submit their business proposals
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Eligibility Criteria

• Completion of the Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) or Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary Education (LGCSE) or higher.​

• No formal employment opportunities after obtaining qualifications.

• A genuine interest in starting a business.

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Proposals are also welcome from start-ups led by eligible youth seeking funding for expansion. Submissions will be evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, a strong business case, and sustainability.

 

Required Documents

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• Certified copies of Identity Documents

• Certified copies of qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Business documents (if applicable)

Note: All documents must not exceed 20 MB.

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Submission Method:

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Email proposals to bacha@bedco.org.ls (no hand deliveries accepted).

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Final Submission Deadline:

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Thursday, July 24, 2025.

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Download the application form and the business plan below:

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Application form

 

 

​Business plan template

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For more information, visit the Facebook pages of the Bacha Entrepreneurship Project, Basotho Enterprises Development Corporation, Revenue Services Lesotho, and Standard Lesotho Bank, or contact Ms. Nyabela at ‪+266 5877 3007.