Entrepreneurship
The organization’s mission is to create employment opportunities for young people in the region through entrepreneurship. To achieve this goal, YouthNet has established a range of initiatives and programs that support and nurture entrepreneurs at various stages of their journey.
YouthNet Incubation Centre – Established under Startup Nagaland in partnership with the Dept. of Industries & Commerce, nurturing & supporting innovative start-ups to scale up their business.
Hosting over 200 entrepreneurs, the centralized platform for local entrepreneurs to promote their products and services within and outside of Nagaland. The MIN Centre is located in Kohima, near Nagaland Civil Secretariat.
RAMP aims to improve access to market, access to credit, strengthening institutions and governance at the Centre and State, improving Centre-State linkages and partnerships, addressing issues of delayed payments, and greening of MSMEs
YouthNet implements this program in partnership with Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) and Amazon
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Nagaland Through Platform Economy
MEPP is by YouthNet in partnership with SIDBI. The program aims to help people in Nagaland start and grow small businesses by connecting them with banks and other financial institutions for credit support.
YouthNet Women Entrepreneurship Fellowship – Established under Startup Nagaland Policy 2019 in partnership with the Dept. of Industries & Commerce, facilitating women entrepreneurs to grow their business.
The Department of Industries and Commerce has partnered with YouthNet in 2021 to set up Entrepreneurship Development Centres (EDCs) in education institutions across Nagaland.
NEIF seeks to catalyse a statewide transformation in livelihoods, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic development by enabling 10,000 entrepreneurs, generating 50,000 livelihoods, and facilitating economic opportunities for Nagaland’s entrepreneurs by 2035.
These initiatives by YouthNet reflect the organization’s commitment to promoting entrepreneurship as a means of creating employment opportunities for young people in Nagaland and beyond. By nurturing and supporting innovative start-ups, promoting diversity and inclusivity in entrepreneurship, and fostering a culture of entrepreneurship among students, YouthNet is playing a key role in building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nagaland.
To achieve its mission, YouthNet has taken a multifaceted approach to supporting entrepreneurs at various stages of their journey. Through its Incubation Centre and Made in Nagaland Centre, the organization provides entrepreneurs with access to necessary resources, mentorship, and support to help them scale up their businesses.
At the same time, YouthNet recognizes the need to promote diversity and inclusivity in entrepreneurship. By establishing initiatives like the Women Entrepreneurship Fellowship, the organization aims to provide equal opportunities and resources for women entrepreneurs, who often face unique challenges in the business world.
By nurturing and supporting innovative start-ups, promoting diversity and inclusivity in entrepreneurship, and fostering a culture of entrepreneurship, YouthNet is playing a key role in building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nagaland. The organization’s initiatives have already had a significant impact on the region, creating employment opportunities and promoting economic growth. And as YouthNet continues to expand its reach and impact, it is poised to play an even greater role in driving innovation and entrepreneurship in Nagaland and beyond.