Entrepreneurship Awareness Program

Kickstart your entrepreneurial journey with SME Mauritius

  • Dates: 29 and 30 September 2025
  • Time: 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM (two half-day sessions)
  • Venue: SME Mauritius, Coromandel Office
  • Registration deadline: 15 September 2025

Why join

In two focused mornings, you will learn the essentials, avoid common mistakes, and leave with a practical plan you can act on immediately.

What you will learn

  • Understand the business environment in Mauritius
  • Procedures to start a business with step-by-step guidance
  • Responding to market needs and validating demand
  • Key business functions: marketing, sales, finance
  • Soft skills: communication and negotiation
  • Build your Business Model Canvas with live coaching
  • SME Mauritius support services and how to access them

Who should attend

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs
  • Owners of young businesses
  • Side-hustlers preparing to formalise

What you will leave with

  • A draft Business Model Canvas tailored to your idea
  • A 30-day action plan
  • Templates and checklists
  • Clear signposting to grants and advisory

How to apply

  1. Fill in the attached application form
  2. Email it to [email protected]
  3. For questions, call 202 0040

FAQ

Is prior experience required?
No. We start with basics and build up.

What should I bring?
Your ID, a notebook, and a short description of your idea.

Which language will be used?
English with French explanations where helpful.

Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, upon completion of both sessions.