In partnership with the global brand Victoria’s Secret & Co., the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has launched its Growth Accelerator program in Nigeria.Â
Designed to empower and advance women entrepreneurs across Nigeria, the AWIEF Growth Accelerator seeks to provide high-level business development training, growth strategy insights, mentorship, access to networks, and opportunities for financing.
The program specifically targets multi-sector businesses, with top priority given to technology-based and tech-enabled businesses operating in sectors such as agriculture, health, education, creative industry, financial services, renewable energy, logistics, and climate-smart solutions.
BenefitsÂ
The AWIEF Growth Accelerator Program supports women-owned or women-led SMEs in Nigeria a unique opportunity to:
- Access high-level business development and growth strategy training.
- Receive corporate advisory and mentorship from industry experts.
- Gain individualized support tailored to their business needs.
- Expand their networks and access to potential investors.
- Enhance their readiness to access funding opportunities and scale up their ventures.
Eligibility
To be considered for selection, businesses must meet the following criteria:
- Businesses should be women-owned (>51%) or women-led at C-Suite or equivalent level OR Product or service specifically or disproportionately benefit women.
- Businesses should be based and operating in Nigeria.
- Must be highly innovative and scalable ventures.
- Must be in the post-revenue stage.
- Must have been in operation for not less than three years.
- Should be owned or led by ambitious and committed women entrepreneurs.
- These businesses must be seeking investment or funding to scale and expand.
How to Apply
If you are a woman entrepreneur in Africa looking to accelerate the growth of your business, then you might be interested in applying for the AWIEF Growth Accelerator Program.Â
Submit your application before the deadline on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 11:59 pm West Africa Time (WAT). Don’t miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level.
