The launch of Accenture Russia and IBLF Russia joint project in the frame of Youth Business Russia programme

02.02.2017

Accenture Russia and IBLF Russia announced the launch of the joint large-scale project within Youth Business Russia (YBR).

From February till August, 2017, the companies will deliver comprehensive support for young entrepreneurs who wish to start or enlarge their business. The geographical coverage will include the regions of YBR current presence: Voronezh, Kaluga, Rostov-on-Don, Novosibirsk, Kirov, Moscow, Tomsk, Primorye and Krasnodar, and the city of Moscow.

Young people who either want to start their business and take initial steps in business or to expand the existing business will receive training in business start, consultations from YBR, mentor’s help and access to financing, and will be able to take part in the regional and interregional events on exchange of experience, networking and development of entrepreneurial skills.

The Accenture Russia and IBLF Russia joint project is designed to provide comprehensive support for young entrepreneurs, creation of new jobs and development of efficient entrepreneurship in the Russian regions.

For reference. IBLF Russia has been implementing Youth Business Russia programme (YBR) since 2008. YBR delivers comprehensive support for young budding and active entrepreneurs. The key YBR components include training and consulting in business launch and development, mentor’s support, networking, access to starting capital. YBR currently operates in 8 Russian regions through cross-sector partnership. YBR is a certified member of Youth Business International (YBI) network for youth business support uniting 50 countries worldwide.