Archives Tag: Women Entrepreneurs

Opportunities

April 19, 2022

  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 … Continue reading Apply for the Growth4Her Cohort 4 for Women-Led SMEs In Nigeria

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Opportunities

April 19, 2022

  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 … Continue reading Apply for the GAIN Entrepreneurship Masterclass Program 2024

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Opportunities

April 19, 2022

  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 … Continue reading Apply for the Shecluded x CFYE Dream to Business Incubator Program

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Grants Opportunities TECH

April 19, 2022

  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 … Continue reading The Aurora Tech Award 2025: $30,000 Prize on Offer

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Opportunities

April 19, 2022

  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 … Continue reading Apply For the Business Optimization Workshop for Women Entrepreneurs

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BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

  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 … Continue reading Funding Initiatives that Empower Women Entrepreneurs

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Opportunities

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Growth4Her Investor Readiness Accelerator 2024

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Opportunities

April 19, 2022

  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 … Continue reading The Afri Women Innovation for Women Entrepreneurs

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Opportunities

April 19, 2022

  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 … Continue reading The International Finance Corporation (IFC) She Wins Africa Program

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Opportunities

April 19, 2022

  The Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society is organizing an accelerator for women entrepreneurs whose businesses are in their early stages. If you are a woman whose business conforms to green principles and you would like to get world-class training and support that’ll enable you to scale your business, here’s an opportunity you … Continue reading WomenEntrepreneurs4Good 3.0 Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs

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Opportunities

April 19, 2022

  The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN), is inviting women entrepreneurs from across the world to apply for a place in its Training, Mentoring, and Matchmaking Program. It’s especially interested in entries from entrepreneurs working among indigenous people and local communities. Read more about Opportunities The WIPO … Continue reading The WIPO Training and Mentoring Program for Women Entrepreneurs

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BUSINESS Opportunities

April 19, 2022

  FATE Foundation and Google.org are partnering to organize the Business Resilience Program for women entrepreneurs in sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative is part of Google’s ‘SSA Women Entrepreneurship Program’, and targets women who run nano and micro businesses in three countries, including Nigeria. It will provide them with micro-grants, and train them in financial management, … Continue reading The FATE Foundation and Google Business Resilience Program for Women Entrepreneurs

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Opportunities

April 19, 2022

  The female entrepreneurship community, Herconomy, is calling for applications for her 2021 enterprise challenge for women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Read more about Opportunities About Herconomy Challenge The Enterprise Challenge is designed to empower female-led businesses financially and through grants and continuous mentorship. Participants get to pitch their business to a group of judges and … Continue reading N3million Up For Grabs At The Herconomy 2021 Enterprise Challenge For Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria

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BUSINESS Did You Know? Entrepreneurship

April 19, 2022

The Nigerian economy is powered by the strength and resilience of several million entrepreneurs. From the founding executive at a top manufacturer to the regular roadside retail vendor, there’s no shortage of people willing to build businesses that meet the world’s needs. Read more about Business The vast majority of entrepreneurs in Nigeria are small … Continue reading Did You Know? More Than 40 Percent of Nigerian Entrepreneurs are Women

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Entrepreneurship

April 19, 2022

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is giving up to ₦5 million in interest-free loans to women entrepreneurs. The bank says this is in line with its ambition to help women build their businesses independently and increase their contribution to Nigeria’s economic output. The SheVentures scheme, as it’s called, is designed to avail women of funding … Continue reading FCMB Is Giving Zero Interest Loans to Women Entrepreneurs

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