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HERCCELERATE is a program designed “to position early-stage, high-potential women-led technology startups in Nigeria for investments and rapid growth.” It is a unique opportunity for selected female entrepreneurs to gain grants, funding, coaching, technological tools, and access to investors.
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At least 40 women-led tech startups will be selected in the inaugural edition of the FCMB HERCCELERATE Accelerator Program. HERCCELERATE aims to empower up to 200 women-owned tech ventures in the next five years. The inaugural edition of HERCCELERATE is a 5-week program that will culminate in a demo day where selected five finalists will make pitches to an esteemed jury with the aim of winning prizes and grants.
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Some of the benefits of the program include
- A total grant funding of 1.5 million naira.
- Training by leading experts in the tech industry.
- Participants will gain access to tech tools and services at discounted rates.
- The participants will gain access to potential investors.
- Follow-on support for participants.
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