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Launched in 2022, the Growth4Her program, which has had three previous cohorts, has received more than 1,500 applications from women-led businesses in Nigeria and Cameroon. Over 300 female business owners have benefited from the program and recorded tangible benefits such as:
- Increased revenue.
- Market expansion through psychosocial support sessions.
- Enhanced business management practices.
- Growth4Her’s close-knit community of more than 500 women promotes connections among their alumni and also presents a unique platform for opportunities, partnerships, collaboration, visibility, and funding.
- Cohort 4 is targeting Nigerian female business owners to transform their SMEs into fundable, high-profile ventures by equipping them with investment skills and connecting them to funding opportunities.
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Some of the eligibility criteria include:
- The applying business must be owned by a woman or women and must be based in Nigeria.
- Minimum 51% or 20% woman-owned with a female CEO/COO
- The applying business board must have at least 30% women’s representation (if a board exists).
- The applicant must commit to a one-week virtual/physical boot camp.
- The applicant must be willing to dedicate 3 hours every week for mentorship for over eight weeks.
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Benefits of the Growth4Her Cohort 4 Program:
- Mentorship from seasoned experts.
- Participants will receive training tailored to meet their business needs and challenges.
- It is a great platform for networking with like-minded female entrepreneurs and potential partners.
- Funding opportunities.
- Psychosocial support and guidance towards navigating challenges in business.
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