YALDA i-Boot Camp

About

The YALDA i-Boot Camp is an intensive training program for young African entrepreneurs in trade or wishing to be involved in trade. It provides a platform to connect with dedicated investors and overcome the challenges of securing capital. The program offers comprehensive training for business expansion and prepares participants for financing. The unique aspect of YALDA i-Boot Camp is its commitment to connecting participants with actual angel investors, seed investors, funds, and debt providers who support exceptional youth businesses. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow your business as a young entrepreneur in Africa.

Registration is by application only. Please note that due to the change in the format of the i-Boot Camp, YALDA has a new special requirement for all applicants in order to be considered as a delegate: you must have an operational business that is one that has customers and is already generating revenues that you are looking to expand to other African countries.  On a limited basis we will consider those with exceptional technical skills that are looking to join a business to help it expand across borders. All application responses are completely confidential and will not be divulged to any third parties and will not be used for any other purposes other than the sole purpose of assessing your candidacy as a delegate for the YALDA i-Boot Camp, 2023.

Once your application is successful then you will be required to pay the registration fee in full in order to secure your place.  We have dedicated certain number of spaces for the different regions of Africa, so we encourage you to register soon to avoid disappointment.

Who can register?

• All YALDA Youth Members registered on YALDA website for the special YALDA only registration fees
• Any Other Youth (aged 18-35) for normal registration fees

Registration Requirements

All Youth

• All other youth must submit a duly completed i-Boot Camp application form before the deadline of Friday 30th June, 2023.
• Once you are notified of your successful application, you will be required to pay the i-Boot Camp registration in full in order to secure your place at the i-Boot Camp.
• New special requirement: you must have an operational business that is one that has customers and is already generating revenues that you are looking to expand to other African countries. On a limited basis we will consider those with exceptional technical skills that are looking to join a business to help it expand across borders.

YALDA Members ONLY

• To receive the YALDA special registration fees, as a YALDA youth member you need to be registered on the YALDA website before registering for the i-Boot Camp.
• You are also required to submit an i-Boot Camp application by the deadline of Friday 30th June, 2023.
• Once you are notified of your successful application, you will be required to pay the i-Boot Camp registration in full in order to secure your place at the Camp.
• PLEASE NOTE: All YALDA Executive board members and general members elected as members of the month are automatically deemed “successful applicants”, but they must still complete the steps 1 to 2 above.

What registration fees include

• Daily lunch and refreshment breaks
• i-Boot Camp materials
• YALDA publications
• Keynote and Spotlight presentations
• Admission to all workshop and panel sessions
• Admission to all exhibits and showcases
• YALDA Paraphernalia with logo (1 item per registrant): T-shirt, Notepad, Folder, Pen
• One complimentary ticket to South African Welcome Reception (others can be purchased on site)
• One complimentary ticket to Networking Cocktail Reception (others can be purchased on site)
• One complimentary ticket for Resources Exhibition (others can be purchased on site)
• i-Boot Camp Attendance Certificates (only available to Delegates who attended the entire i-Boot Camp—attendance will be taken everyday via registration table)
• For international delegates only: registration fees include shared accommodation for 5 nights and breakfast