Bank of Industry Launches GLOW Initiative to Empower Women-Owned Businesses
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has introduced an innovative program titled GLOW (Guaranteed Loans for Women) — a financial and business empowerment initiative designed to support women entrepreneurs and gender-forward businesses across Nigeria. Read more about Opportunities Empowering Women Through Finance and Mentorship GLOW is crafted to help women-owned enterprises access the resources they need […]
Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge 2025
Applications are now being accepted for the Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge 2025! This initiative is supported by Naspers and Prosus, implemented through a collaboration with Lionesses of Africa. Read more about Opportunities The program seeks female entrepreneurs who are founders or co-founders currently expanding technology-based and tech-enhanced enterprises throughout the African continent. Qualifying business […]
2025 AWIEF Awards: Celebrating African Women Entrepreneurs
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has opened nominations for its distinguished 2025 Awards program. Read more about Opportunities AWIEF operates as a leading pan-African organisation dedicated to women’s economic empowerment, working to bridge gender disparities through the advancement of female entrepreneurship and business leadership throughout Africa. These awards serve to acknowledge […]
Apply for The Cartier Women’s Initiative 2025
The Cartier Women’s Initiative invites applications from women impact entrepreneurs seeking to scale their ventures and enhance their social impact. This prestigious program offers comprehensive support, including: Read more about Grants Financial capital: Grants of up to $100,000 to expand your impact-driven business. Human capital: Leadership development, skills training, and personalised mentorship. Social capital: Media […]
TiE Women Program 2025: Opportunity for Women Entrepreneurs
The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Women Program is now accepting applications for its 2025 cohort, offering women entrepreneurs the chance to win up to $50,000 in cash prizes. Read more about Opportunities TiE Women Program aims to embrace, engage, and empower women entrepreneurs globally, regardless of enterprise size, origin, background, or current standing. The TiE […]
10 Programs that Empower Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
Nigerian women are entrepreneurial people. Current estimates indicate that they own between 39% and 41% of businesses in the country. That’s much higher than the sub-Saharan African average of 29% and the global figure of 33%. However, they face significant challenges in their pursuit of business success. There’s a great need for programs that […]
The SWEEP Training Program for Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs
Applications are currently open for the SWEEP Training Program for Nigerian women entrepreneurs. SWEEP stands for ‘Scaling Women’s Economic Empowerment through Affirmative Procurement Reforms’. This initiative has been set up to help women-owned and led businesses overcome the challenges that they face in the procurement sector. If you are a woman who runs a […]
Apply for the Growth4Her Cohort 4 for Women-Led SMEs In Nigeria
Women entrepreneurs who are interested in taking their businesses to the next level can apply for the Growth4Her Cohort 4. The accelerator program is part of initiatives aimed at closing the gender financing gap in Africa and is implemented by the Growth4Her platform alongside Creative Space Startups, The Learning Gate, Sociocapital Impact Group, and […]
Apply for the GAIN Entrepreneurship Masterclass Program 2024
Applications are currently ongoing for the GAIN Entrepreneurship Masterclass Program 2024. This program is organized by the Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN), a pan-African non-profit organization that helps young people develop and harness their business ideas. If you would like to gain knowledge and insights that will enable you to build and scale a successful […]
Apply for the Shecluded x CFYE Dream to Business Incubator Program
Women entrepreneurs are confronted with a lot of challenges in the Nigerian business environment that is competitive. In a bid to promote the inclusion of women in the business space, the Shecluded x CFYE Dream to Business Incubator Program is inviting applications for its cohort 4. Read more about opportunities The Dream to Business […]
The Aurora Tech Award 2025: $30,000 Prize on Offer
Applications are ongoing for the Aurora Tech Award for women founders of tech startups. Powered by inDrive, this award seeks to highlight excellent work done by women entrepreneurs leveraging contemporary technologies to solve pressing problems. It also aims to draw attention to the gaps in funding and support for women-owned ventures and help them […]
Apply For the Business Optimization Workshop for Women Entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs based in Lagos State can apply for the Business Optimization Workshop. The Business Optimization Workshop will equip women entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools to enhance their business operations, streamline their business processes, and drive sustainable growth for their brands. Read more about Opportunities To be eligible for the program: You must […]
Funding Initiatives that Empower Women Entrepreneurs
Women are a powerful force in the global economy. They are starting businesses at record rates, driving innovation, and creating jobs. Yet, despite their potential, women entrepreneurs face a unique set of challenges when it comes to securing funding. This article explores the barriers faced by women entrepreneurs and highlights successful funding initiatives that […]
Growth4Her Investor Readiness Accelerator 2024
Cohort 3 of the Growth4Her Investor Readiness Accelerator is now open for applications. If you are a woman who runs an SME in Nigeria and you would like to be prepared to receive funding from investors, here’s an opportunity you may want to take advantage of. This accelerator could enable you to secure investor support […]
The Afri Women Innovation for Women Entrepreneurs
The EquiHER Foundation, an organization that exists to empower black women around the world, has initiated a grant program for African women entrepreneurs. The Afri Women Innovation (AWI) Grant, as it is called, is in line with the United Nations SDGs, and seeks to empower 500 women who have promising business ideas or existing […]
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) She Wins Africa Program
The International Finance Corporation (a member of the World Bank Group) says it is now receiving applications from women entrepreneurs who want to take part in its ‘She Wins Africa’ program. Through this initiative, it intends to provide women who run businesses on the continent with the training, mentorship and networking opportunities they need […]