Start where you are
You do not need to arrive with a finished plan. The program helps you make the next decision from your current stage.
About BEP-ACT
Accelerate. Create. Thrive.
BEP-ACT is a connected entrepreneurship pathway designed to help Black entrepreneurs build the clarity, evidence and confidence needed to move forward.
A program built around action
Business learning becomes useful when it changes what you can explain, decide, test or do. BEP-ACT combines clear instruction with guided activities, peer exchange and facilitator feedback.
Learn by doing
Short explanations lead directly to reflection, research, discussion, calculations and practical outputs.
Keep your ownership
Facilitators help you examine evidence and options. Your business decisions remain yours.
The BEP-ACT pathway
A connected journey—not a one-off workshop
Readiness is the first stage. The evidence and confidence you build help shape a transparent conversation about the support that comes next.
Readiness
Clarify the idea, test assumptions and build practical evidence.
Business Development
Use stronger foundations to develop the venture and its route to market.
Growth Supports
Connect with the support, networks and opportunities suited to the next stage.
Designed for an inclusive learning experience
The digital platform and facilitated program are designed to reduce avoidable barriers and make progress visible without replacing human support.
Plain language
Business terms are explained and activities are broken into manageable steps.
Flexible progress
Save your work securely and return without starting again.
Accessible support
Tell the program team about language, digital or accessibility support that may help you participate.
Transparent feedback
See what was reviewed, what is complete and what needs revision.
Your next step
Ready to join BEP-ACT?
Open your private programme link to register with your name, email and password. Contact Africa Centre if you need a link.