Helping young people turn practical skills into sustainable livelihoods.
Bridge Gap supports aspiring young entrepreneurs in Cameroon and other developing economies through practical training, business development, and connections to markets. Our focus is on enterprises that serve community needs and create opportunities for income and employment.
Activities & Updates
Current Activity
We are developing the concept note and funding request for a curriculum planning conference in Cameroon. Alongside this work, we are identifying prospective polytechnic partners in Buea, Limbe, and Bamenda.
Our outreach will bring together curriculum leads, technical instructors, business owners, and mentors to explore training opportunities in community services, farming and agribusiness, and digital technology.
We welcome discussions with institutes, businesses, and sponsors interested in contributing expertise, facilities, equipment, or financial support.
Upcoming Activities
March–July 2027 | Planned
Spring Curriculum Planning Conference — March 2027
We plan to convene curriculum leads from prospective partner institutes to discuss enterprise opportunities, technical skills, business education, and practical learning requirements. The conference will establish a shared framework for six months of training followed by six months of internships.
Curriculum and Application Tools — April 2027
Following the conference, a curriculum team will develop training modules, practical assignments, and assessment methods. We will also work toward training agreements and prepare online application and registration tools.
Applications and Selection — May–July 2027
Applications are planned to open on our website in May for underserved young people aged 18–24 who recently completed GCE A Levels and are interested in entrepreneurship. A review team will assess applications and conduct interviews during June and July. Selected applicants will be notified in July, with registration and orientation planned for August.
Eligibility requirements, scholarship coverage, and application instructions will be published before applications open.
Future Activties
September 2027–August 2028 | Planned
Six Months of Training — September 2027–February 2028
The first cohort will receive practical technical training alongside business planning, pricing, financial management, customer service, and digital marketing. Participants will develop business plans focused on opportunities that respond to community needs.
Selected trainees with suitable digital interests and skills will also help design, develop, and test the ServiceLink marketplace under experienced technical supervision.
Six Months of Internships — March–August 2028
After training, participants will undertake supervised internships with partner businesses to strengthen their skills, gain experience, and understand day-to-day business operations.
Business Launch and Continued Mentorship
As participants become ready, we will support business preparation, customer connections, and onboarding to ServiceLink. Follow-up mentoring will help us track progress, understand challenges, and improve future program delivery.