Small business and entrepreneurship development is our priority.

1. STARTODAY Ltd
The Spirit of Enterprise
Spreading the spirit of Enterprise
Tel: o731212544
Email: ikaziwacu@gmail.com
Kigali - Rwanda

2. Spreading the spirit of enterprise:
• Entrepreneurship education – providing current and future entrepreneurs
with high-quality educational and training programs
• Technical assistance – providing easy access (in distance, cost and
logistics) to business services and information
• Business finance – ensuring rural businesses access to capital for start-
ups, research and development, and business growth
• Business-to-business networks – allowing entrepreneurs to share
experiences, ideas and resources, to trade goods and services, and to
collaborate on new ventures
• Policy and community support – adopting policies and strategies that
encourage business start-ups and growth
STARTODAY MISSION

3. Startoday Programs
1. Burarahurwa Program
 Entrepreneurship and youth Employment
 Women Empowerment
 Community Empowerment
2. Shami Publications
3. The Enterprise Club
4. The Piston Fountain of Happiness

4. Startoday Services
 Business Advisory Services
 Marketing strategies
 Manufacturers guidance
 Outreach Program
 Skills connect & boot camp
 Business Development & Consulting

5. Startoday Events
1. Business Plan Competition – BIC (Business
Innovation Cup)
2. Made in Rwanda Campaign – Go Global
3. The Entrepreneur Report-
@Businessfeedback
4. Talents exhibition- Next generation of
Business Leaders

6. Startoday Events
4. Smart Entrepreneurs Gala Night: Product
launch and Business advocates
5. Study Tours- Believing is seeing best practices
show
6. Young Entrepreneurs Retreat- for business
owners and associates, Founders and co-
founders, CEO and Managers.
7. We are CONCERNED Initiative- SMEs
intervention to disadvantaged and poor
households

7. Service Description

8. Build a strong business foundation
• Develop a business plan
• Design a marketing strategy
• Evaluate intellectual property
• Create financial projections

9. Accelerate your success
• Recognize needed skill sets and gaps
• Assemble an effective team
• Communicate your value proposition
• Identify resources for prototype production

10. Discover financing opportunities
• Identify funding and financing options that
match your situation and goals
• Understand investor requirements
• Assess your readiness for investment
• Get ready to make your pitch

11. Produce competitive funding
proposals
• Stay on top of program changes and updates
• Develop a funding strategy that incorporates
grants and contracts
• Receive comprehensive proposal reviews at
no charge

12. Startoday Beneficiaries
• Aspirant Entrepreneurs-Developing &
launching their products/services
• Current entrepreneurs- upgrading their
businesses
• SMEs – Marketing and IT Services
• Local NGOs – Venture Capital Develoment

13. Startoday Partners
• Business Schools (Bus)- Inspiring & Fuelling
• Business Development Agencies (BDA)-
Resources, Advisory & Donation
• Private Sector- Awareness, Access & Advocacy
• Media- Information, Education &
Communication,
• Financial Institutions – Grants, Guaranties &
Loans
• Government Organs- Regulation
• International NGOs – Cooperation

14. Startoday Staff
• Board of Directors (5)
• CEO
• Executive Director (1)
• Regional Managers (5)
• Business Advisors (30)
• Consultants (10)
• Technical assistants (4)
- Accountant
- Administrative Assistant to CEO
- Communication Officer
- Legal Advisor

15. Finance
• Intern Sources – Services rendered/ IGAs
• External Sources – Grant, loans
• Any other

16. Core values
• Ethical
• Creative
• Inclusive
• Committed excellence
We believe in hard work, creativity and in offering
excellent service in all areas of our business. We are
committed to building strong client relationships based
upon integrity, respect and professionalism. We ensure
that our company is productive, accountable, and
transparent in its operations.