Vertical 06 · Micro-Entrepreneurship

Micro-Entrepreneurship

A tailoring certificate is not an income. We take trainees beyond the basic trade into real business skills (unit costing, raw material sourcing, credit access and finding their first ten customers) so the enterprise is still thriving a year later.

5,400+
Enterprises started: 71%
Active after 12 months: 2.3×
Median income change

Micro-Entrepreneurship: Empowering local communities and collectives to grow hands-on skills into real, income-generating enterprises.

Built for

Self-help groups & federations

Rural livelihood missions

Women's collectives

Nano & micro enterprises

What we deliver

Practical enterprise building forlasting community livelihoods.

Structured modules that combine hands-on trade training with real-world business setup, market access and ongoing mentorship.

01
Trade + enterprise bundle
Tailoring, food processing, packaging or repair trades paired directly with practical unit costing, clear pricing and quality control.
02
Credit & scheme readiness
Bank linkages, loan documentation and government scheme applications completed directly alongside the trainee, not just explained in a classroom.
03
Market linkage & sales
Buyer introductions, group aggregation support and product packaging built to hold up on a retail shelf.
04
Twelve-month handholding
Quarterly mentor visits throughout the critical first year, providing support right when most small businesses struggle.