The RevUp Women Enterprise Development Program for 2025 is currently accepting applications. This initiative, launched by AfriLabs, represents the Nigeria Edition of the RevUp Women Initiative—a comprehensive enterprise development program created to support and accelerate emerging women-owned businesses in the Agribusiness and E-commerce industries.
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The program provides customised assistance, skills development, and connections to a dynamic pan-African innovation network.
Program Requirements
For this program, E-commerce enterprises encompass businesses that primarily distribute physical or digital products and services via online channels, which include:
- Technology-enhanced online retail operations, including fashion, beauty, or home goods companies operating through websites.
- Digital marketplaces that allow consumers to explore products, add items to shopping carts, and complete transactions directly on the platform.
- Digital service companies facilitating online transactions or reservations (such as logistics, consulting, educational technology, and healthcare technology).
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- Online subscription-based product or service offerings.
- Agribusiness participants are defined as agriculture-focused companies that incorporate technology or innovative approaches throughout the agricultural supply chain, encompassing:
- Technology-enhanced food processing and packaging operations.
- Agricultural logistics platforms and cold storage solutions.
- Smart or precision agriculture (including IoT implementation, data utilisation, or mobile applications).
- Electronic extension services, digital farm produce commerce, or online platforms for agricultural inputs.
- Agricultural financial technology or insurance products for farmers.
- Value-added manufacturing or sustainable agricultural technology solutions.
Program Advantages
Program participants will receive:
- A comprehensive 12-week hybrid acceleration program emphasising business development, market growth, and preparation for investment.
- Mentorship from accomplished female leaders throughout Africa.
- Enhanced visibility and connections to funding opportunities and the broader AfriLabs network.
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Competition for $24,000 in total funding distributed among six exceptional women entrepreneurs:
- The first three-place recipients will each receive $5,000.
- Three second-place recipients will each receive $3,000.
- Platform opportunities to present businesses and prepare for scaling.
- Membership in an active network of women entrepreneurs fosters innovation.
Application Deadline: August 8, 2025. Click HERE to apply.
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