Apply For Federal Government Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES) Loan For Graduate Ties 1 and 2 By CBN
The federal government Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES)a program that tends to help students and graduate to apply for loan for the business start up.
Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES)
An initiative targeted at empowering graduates of Nigerian Polytechnics and Universities with entrepreneurial skills for Entrepreneurship development, Economic development and Job creation.
https://cbnties.com.ng is the ONLY approved portal for submission of applications
Note: The CBN will never charge you or ask you to pay to submit your loan application or to access the loan.. For further information and the guidelines. Please visit www.cbn.gov.ng
Introduction
The Central Bank of Nigeria, as part of its effort to boost economic growth and reduce unemployment among graduates of Nigeria Polytechnics and Universities, introduced the Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme. The Scheme is designed to create a paradigm shift among undergraduates and graduates from the pursuit of white collar jobs to a culture of entrepreneurship geared towards job creation, economic growth and sustainable development.
The Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) therefore developed the Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES), in partnership with the academia( Universities and Polytechnics) to unleash the potential of the Nigeria graduate entrepreneurs (gradpreneurs) by providing re-orientation, training and an innovative financing model that will enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem with transformational impact on the economy.
Objectives
The broad objective of the Scheme is to enhance access to finance by undergraduates and graduates of polytechnics and universities in Nigeria with innovative entrepreneurial and technological ideas. Other specific objectives of the Scheme include:
Provide an enabling environment for co-creation, mentorship and development of entrepreneurial and technological innovations for value creation in partnership with Nigerian polytechnics and universities for the purpose of economic development and job creation;
Fast track ideation, creation and acceleration of a culture of innovation-driven entrepreneurship skills among graduates of polytechnics and universities in Nigeria;
Promote gender balance in entrepreneurship development through capacity development and improved access to finance;
Leapfrog entrepreneurial capacity of undergraduates and graduates for entrepreneurship and economic development in partnership with academia and industry practitioners; and
Boost contribution of non-oil sector to the nation’s GDP.
Key Performance Indicators
A comprehensive monitoring of specific benchmarks and key performance indicators (KPIs) under the Scheme shall be undertaken regularly. The KPIs (specific and relevant) shall include:
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Number of gradpreneur-led innovative start-ups and businesses with access to finance under the Scheme – 25,000 annually;
Number of sustainable jobs created by gradpreneur-led businesses financed under the Scheme – 75,000 annually;
Number of female-gradpreneurs financed as a percentage of total projects financed under the Scheme – 50 per cent per annum;
Number of agropreneurs financed as a percentage of total projects financed under the Scheme – 40 per cent per annum;
Number of creative entrepreneurs financed as a percentage of total projects financed under the Scheme – 20 per cent per annum;
Number of Techpreneurs financed as a percentage of total projects financed under the Scheme – 20 per cent per annum; and
Number of other gradpreneurs financed as a percentage of total projects financed under the Scheme – 20 per cent per annum
Eligible Activities (Areas of Business)
The activities to be covered under the Scheme shall include innovative start-ups and budding businesses owned by graduates of Nigerian polytechnics and universities in the following areas:
Agribusiness – production, processing, storage and logistics;
Information technology – application/software development, business process outsourcing, robotics, data management;
Creative industry – entertainment, artwork, publishing, culinary/event management, fashion, photography, beauty/cosmetics;
Science and technology – medical innovation, robotics, ticketing
NOTE: Trading activities shall not be eligible for financing under the Scheme.
Focal Components of TIES
The Scheme shall be implemented through three (3) components:
Term Loans
This shall be in the form of soft business loans. Only graduates of Nigerian polytechnics and universities that have undergone entrepreneurship training shall be eligible to participate under this Component
Description:
For sole proprietorship businesses, limited liability companies and small companies as defined by CAMA
Tenor:
5 years
Loan Limit:
N5 million
Interest Rate:
5% from now to February 28, 2022 ( and 9% from March 1, 2022)
Moratorium:
Maximum of 12 months (dependent on type of business)
Requirements
Bank Verification Number (BVN);
Verified first degree certificate (BSc/HND or its equivalent);
Verified National Youth Service Certificate (NYSC) discharge or exemption certificate;
Certificate issued by polytechnics and universities evidencing entrepreneurship training;
Duly signed Global Standing Instruction (GSI);
Third party guarantee: a senior federal/state civil or public servant, clergy, recognised traditional ruler, professionals (lawyers, doctors, accountants etc.), confirmed staff of established companies.
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Tier 2 – Small Company / Enterprise
Description:
For Partnerships registered either as Limited Liability Companies and Small Companies as defined by CAMA
Tenor:
5 years
Loan Limit:
N25 million
Interest Rate:
5% from now to February 28, 2022 ( and 9% from March 1, 2022)
Moratorium:
Maximum of 12 months (dependent on type of business)
Requirements
The group shall apply as a business entity registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and certified true copies (CTC) of relevant forms submitted.
Bank Verification Number (BVN);
Verified first degree certificate (BSc/HND or its equivalent);
Verified National Youth Service Certificate (NYSC) discharge or exemption certificate;
Certificate issued by polytechnics and universities evidencing entrepreneurship training;
Duly signed Global Standing Instruction (GSI);
Third party guarantee: a senior federal/state civil or public servant, clergy, recognised traditional ruler, professionals (lawyers, doctors, accountants etc.), confirmed staff of established companies.
Repayment: Interest and principal repayment shall be made monthly on installment basis by the obligor to the PFIs according to the approved repayment schedule.
Developmental Component (Starting Soon)
The Developmental Component shall be disbursed in the form of Grants. The Grant shall be accessible by Nigerian polytechnics and universities through a biennial national entrepreneurship competition aimed at raising awareness and visibility of high-impact start-up ideas among undergraduates, promote entrepreneurial talent hunts in Nigerian polytechnics and universities and encourage innovations that are commercially viable and with transformational impact.
The top five (5) Nigerian polytechnics and universities with the best entrepreneurial pitches/ideas shall be awarded as follows:
1 First place N250.0 million;
2 Second place N150.0 million;
3 Third place N100.0 million;
4 Fourth place N75.0 million; and;
5 Fifth place N50.0 million.
The grants shall be in the following areas:
Agribusiness;
Information technology;
Creative industry; and
Science and technology
Interested Nigerian polytechnics and universities shall apply on a dedicated online portal with brief details of the project, likely impact and evidence of originality of project.
Equity Investment Component (Starting Soon)
The Equity Investment Component shall be in the form of injection of fresh capital for start-ups, expansion of established businesses or reviving of ailing entrepreneurial businesses. The Component shall be implemented under the AgSMEIS Equity window.
Investment Limit: Subject to the limit prescribed in the AgSMEIS Guidelines. Investment Period: This shall be as follows:
Investment made shall be for a maximum period of ten (10) years (not exceeding December 31, 2031).
There shall be a 3-year lock-in period before exit in order to encourage value creation and boost managerial capacity of business, unless there is a material adverse event. iii. The Bankers’ Committee Trust shall hold the equity on behalf of the AgSMEIS Fund.
The equity investments shall be in enterprises operating within the eligible focal areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I apply for TIES?
How many components does the TIES have?
Is TIES a grant?
Can I apply as an undergraduate?
Who is eligible to apply for TIES?
What businesses are eligible to apply for TIES?
What are the Eligibility Criteria for Participation for the Term Loan Component under TIES?
How much should I pay for the online application?
Are there agents that can help applicants to apply for the loan?
What type of Collateral can I use to apply for TIES?
If BSc/HND Degree and NYSC Certificates are accepted as collateral, does that mean I am to submit the hard copies of my original certificates and to whom?
Can I use the Certificate from either a Private or and approved Entrepreneurship Development Institution (EDI) to apply for TIES?
What is the maximum amount I can access under the TIES?
What is the interest rate for TIES?
How long is the moratorium on TIES?
What are the documents needed to apply for TIES?
Can I apply for TIES even after accessing Agri-Business Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Scheme (AGSMEIS) or any other CBN intervention?
How will the loan repayment be scheduled?
As a trader, can I apply for TIES?
What is the maximum loan tenor for TIES?
What is the sunset date for TIES?
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