AWE 2.0 Incubator Programme
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AWE 2.0 Incubator Programme
The Changemakers project, spearheaded by the MTN Foundation under the MTN @25 initiative,aims to partner with individuals and organisations to ###
AWE 2.0 Incubator Program – Training Schedule
INTRODUCTION TO PROCESSES & COMPANY VALUES
Training activity: AWE 2.0 Incubator Programme Launch
Responsible partner: All Partners
Date: 22 May 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: TBC
Comments: Physical session
Topics: Introduction to Program, Rules of Engagement,
Offering for AWE participants
MODULE 1: CORPORATE SUPPLY READINESS
Training activity: Introduction to MTN Procurement
Platforms & processes
Responsible partner: MTN
Date: 2 June 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Virtual
Comments: Online
Topics: Procurement process management (RFX, Delivery
schedules, Negotiations, Pricing, Incoterms), Fundamental concepts
of MTN Supply chain, prequalification processes, Logistics
management, Demand Forecasting, Contract Management.
Training activity: Introduction to ATC Procurement
Platforms & processes
Responsible partner: ATC
Date: 4 June 2026
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Virtual
Comments: Online
Topics 1: ATC Purchase to Payment Digital Systems –
Introduction to SAP Ariba and Kiss flow Systems
Responsible partner: ATC
Date: 5 June 2026
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Virtual
Comments: Online
Topics 2: Introduction to ATC Warehouse Processes
Training activity: Introduction to dfcu Procurement
Platforms & processes and Loans requirements
Responsible partner: dfcu
Date: 12 June 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: dfcu Hqs
Comments: Physical
AWE 2.0 Incubator Programme (Continued)
The Changemakers project, spearheaded by the MTN Foundation under the MTN @25 initiative,aims to partner with individuals and organisations to ###
AWE 2.0 Incubator Program – Training Schedule (Continued)
MODULE 1: CORPORATE SUPPLY READINESS
Training activity: Customized Technical Input MTN
Responsible partner: MTN
Date: 18 June 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: MTN Hqs
Comments: Physical
Topics: IT Infrastructure & Fibre works
Training activity: Customized Technical input from ATC
Responsible partner: ATC
Date: 19 June 2026
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Location: ATC Hqs
Comments: Physical
Topics: Areas of training: Structural engineering &
project management (Colocation site build, Solar construction,
power systems deployment), site acquisitions, HSE1) Fundamentals of how to run a successful construction
company.
2) Bid management: Writing quotations after an RFQ, Project cost
estimation: BoQ interpretation.
3) Site project works documentation: documenting the processes and
procedures, ability for all staff to work with and organize and
handle all project documents.
4) Project/Schedule management: Drafting a project execution plan,
Overseeing the project completion from start to finish, tasks
allocation and delegation, etc.
Responsible partner: MTN/ATC
Topics: Areas of training: Structural engineering &
project management (Colocation site build, Solar construction,
power systems deployment), site acquisitions, HSE5) Site works supervision & monitoring: ensuring adherence to
design documents, project plans, budget plans, etc.
6) Quality Management: Review of project quality & HSE
requirements, Basic quality tests etc.
7) Project closure: BoQ reconciliation, admeasurements in
contracts, payment and invoicing, project sign-off”
Training activity: Field based training
Responsible partner: ATC
Date: 26 June 2026
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: On-site
Comments: Physical
Topics: Active site & Ongoing site visits
1. HSE (Quality, health, and safety) field visits
2. Technical knowledge field-based visits
Topics:
dfcu bank Procurement and Processes Overview & WIB
overview
AWE 2.0 Incubator Programme (Continued)
The Changemakers project, spearheaded by the MTN Foundation under the MTN @25 initiative,aims to partner with individuals and organisations to ###
AWE 2.0 Incubator Program – Modules 2 to 5
- MODULE 2: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Training activity: Financial Literacy & Management
Responsible partner: Zoho Books / dfcu bank
Date: 23 June 2026
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Virtual
Comments: Online
Topics: Financial modeling and cashflow projections, managing cash flow, and professional invoicing, Business finance based on TNA
- MODULE 3: DIGITAL ADOPTION
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Training activity: Introduction to online platforms – Digital Literacy & Cloud Services
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Responsible partner: Zoho Africa
Date: 7 August 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: MTN Hqs
Comments: Physical
Topic 1: Digital transformation for SMEs, understanding business systems, and cloud services
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Responsible partner: MTN MOMO & EBU
Topic 2: FMCG Cashless Crusade, (A Case of Advancing Women Entrepreneurs) MOMO Technology, Digitization of Businesses Enterprises
- MODULE 4: BUSINESS STRUCTURE
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Training activity: Business Formulation, dfcu Products & Trade Finance
Responsible partner: dfcu bank / Zoho
Date: 3 July 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: dfcu Hqs
Comments: Physical
Topics: Business formulation, model development, goal setting, and validation, Loan products, insurance, online banking
- MODULE 5: COMPLIANCE & ESG
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Training activity: Environmental, Social and Governance
Responsible partner: MTN
Date: 8 July 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Virtual
Comments: Online
Topic 1: Environmental and Social Issues, Health & Safety – Introduction to Atingi Online Platform for ESG and GDM – can get certificate if they complete. Environmental and Social Issues, Health & Safety. “atingi is a free online learning platform that provides courses and certificates”
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Training activity: Gender Diversity Management
Responsible partner: dfcu bank
Date: 10 July 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Virtual
Comments: Online
Topic 2: Environmental, Social and Governance
AWE 2.0 Incubator Programme (Continued)
The Changemakers project, spearheaded by the MTN Foundation under the MTN @25 initiative,aims to partner with individuals and organisations to ###
AWE 2.0 Incubator Program – Modules 6 to 10
- MODULE 6: MONTHLY BOOK CLUB
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Training activity: Strengthen Business Mindset, Financial Management and growth strategy.
Responsible partner: MTN Uganda / Zoho
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Location: Virtual
Comments: Online
Topics: The E-Myth Revisited – Michael E. Gerber, Traction – Gino Wickman, Rocket Fuel – Gino Wickman & Mark C Winters, Building a StoryBrand – Donald Miller, Profit First – Mike Michalowicz
- MODULE 7: INVESTMENT READINESS
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Training activity: Investor engagement, pitch deck review, and financial projections
Responsible partner: All Partners
Date: 30 – 31 July 2026 (2 days)
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: TBC
Comments: Physical
Topics: Investor readiness training and mentorship
- MODULE 8: CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT
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Training activity: CRM training and digital tools
Responsible partner: Africa / Innovation Village
Date: 27 May 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Virtual
Comments: Online
Topics: Capturing and managing leads, tracking customer interactions, and managing sales pipelines
- MODULE 9: MARKET VISIBILITY
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Training activity: Branding and digital marketing training
Responsible partner: Zoho Africa / Innovation Village
Date: 12 August 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Virtual
Comments: Online
Topics: Branding, digital marketing, building customer databases, and lead generation
- MODULE 10: OPERATIONAL PROCESSES
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Training activity: Operations mapping and systems training
Responsible partner: Zoho Africa
Date: 14 August 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Virtual
Comments: Online
Topics: Automating repetitive tasks, creating simple workflows, employee records, and attendance tracking