Opportunities for Women

Explore our Opportunities for Women section for empowering resources and avenues designed to support and uplift women. Discover a wide range of opportunities, including scholarships, leadership programs, mentorship initiatives, and entrepreneurship resources.

Female Founders and Funders Program

Female Founders & Funders Program 2025 (N1 MILLION Grant)

The Female Founders & Funders Program 2025 is now accepting applications, offering an exciting opportunity for women entrepreneurs in the tech industry to secure up to ₦1 million in grant funding. If you are a female entrepreneur with a tech-focused venture or an innovative idea poised to disrupt the industry, this program offers a valuable […]

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“UpGreyed Her” Accelerator Program

“UpGreyed Her” Accelerator Program For Female Entrepreneurs ($9500 Grants)

Y Combinator-backed fintech Grey has launched the second edition of its “UpGreyed Her” Accelerator program, offering $9,500 in equity-free grants to women entrepreneurs, marking a 19% increase from last year’s funding pool.  UpGreyed Her is a financial inclusion initiative by Grey designed to empower female entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary capital to expand their businesses.

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SCALLOP Free Digital Training Skills For Women Entrepreneurs

SCALLOP Free Digital Training Skills For Women Entrepreneurs

Scallop Media & Technology has announced the SCALLOP Free Digital Training Skills for Women Entrepreneurs 2025, aimed at empowering women business owners in Lagos with essential digital competencies to enhance their enterprises. Program Highlights: Eligibility Criteria: Related Post: Access latest opportunities for African SMEs Program Benefits: Training Schedule: Application Details: Scallop Media & Technology is

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SMEDAN GROWHer Accelerator Program For Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria

SMEDAN presents the GROWHer Accelerator Program, a transformative initiative for bold, ambitious women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Designed to help women-led businesses scale, access new markets, and secure funding, GROWHer equips participants with the tools, mentorship, and opportunities needed for lasting success. Why Join? SMEDAN GROWHer Accelerator GROWHer is a high-impact accelerator designed to fuel the growth

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Leading Ladies Connect Pitch Competition Win Up To $25K)

The next batch of the Leading Connect Pitch Competition has been officially announcedWinners will be announced May 3rd, 2025 at the Leading Ladies Conference 2025! This annual event unites Black & BIPOC entrepreneurs, innovators, and community allies for a powerful day of FUN, LEARNING, and EMPOWERMENT. Eligibility Requirements for Leading Ladies Pitch Competition You are eligible

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IgniteHer Bootcamp For Women Entrepreneurs

In an audacious move that signal the commitment to bridge gender gaps in Nigeria’s tech and entrepreneurial ecosystems, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has introduced the IgniteHer Bootcamp—an initiative crafted to support women entrepreneurs to acquire latest tools, knowledge, and gain global exposure needed to thrive in today’s competitive digital economy. Announced via

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African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative Program Cohort 8

The African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative is an innovative, 12-month leadership and business management capacity-building program that accepts 200 female entrepreneurs annually. The deadline to apply is Sunday, 2 February 2025 at 11:59pm UTC. Please visit www.weareawec.org for more information. To help you with your application, check out AWEC’s Entrepreneur Essentials. This short course is designed to help you improve your

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Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Collegiate Accelerator 2025

The WBENC Collegiate Accelerator (CA) is a multifaceted, cohort-based, entrepreneurial program focused on the advancement of collegiate female founders. Accepted student founders will learn how to navigate growth for early-stage ventures through targeted curriculum, personalized mentorship, peer to peer connections, and exposure to a network of 5,500+ women business owners, procurement professionals, and partner organizations

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Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2025 (€25,000 Cash)

Are you a women-led enterprise building sustainable solutions in health or food security? This is your moment! Across Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, we’re seeking 15 women who are ready to scale their ideas and create sustainable change. If you’re working on innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges in

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She Sustains Program for Women Startups Cohort 2 ($10k Grants)

Is your startup, a Women-Led enterprise with commitment to climate change? Then you are encouraged to apply for the 2nd cohort of She Sustains Program Here’s an opportunity to receive the required support to scale your climate-focused business and take it to the next level Whether you are pioneering sustainable food production, innovating in climate-smart agriculture, crafting green

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