The Delt-Her Women Empower Program 2025 is inviting Nigerian women with innovative engineering concepts to submit their proposals. This comprehensive initiative offers participants the chance to transform their ideas into viable enterprises through extensive support, expert guidance, and financial backing.
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Women between the ages of 23 and 45 who lead teams and possess compelling project proposals are encouraged to participate in this transformative opportunity. The application window closes on July 31, 2025, with early submissions receiving expedited review.
Program Requirements
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Nigerian citizenship and female gender, aged 23-45 years.
- Minimum qualification of a bachelor’s degree.
- An innovative engineering concept is ready for development.
- Leadership of a team comprising at least 60% women.
The initiative specifically targets women-led groups addressing practical challenges through engineering solutions.
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Understanding Delt-Her
Delt-Her stands for “Developing Engineering Leaders Through Her” and represents a nationwide initiative designed to cultivate leadership among Nigeria’s young women engineers by nurturing their groundbreaking concepts.
The program draws inspiration from internationally recognised organisations, including:
- Anita Borg Institute (United States)
- Girl Up! initiative by the United Nations Foundation
- Applied Science Technologists of British Columbia
While influenced by global best practices, Delt-Her is specifically tailored for the Nigerian context, facilitating women’s transition from conceptual thinking to measurable engineering impact.
Program Advantages
Participants receive comprehensive support extending beyond traditional funding:
- Financial resources for product development or company establishment.
- Expert mentoring in both engineering and business domains.
- Skill-building workshops focused on leadership development and technical enhancement.
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals and potential investors.
- Participation in a broader movement inspiring young girls to pursue technology and engineering careers.
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Program Mission
Delt-Her aims to reshape Nigeria’s engineering landscape by:
- Addressing gender disparities within the engineering sector.
- Fostering an inclusive ecosystem for female innovators.
- Engaging academic institutions and private sector partners in supporting women’s professional growth.
- Developing role models to inspire girls at the primary and secondary education levels.
Application Deadline: July 31, 2025. Click HERE to apply.
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