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.
The Women In Business Competition 2026 is giving female entrepreneurs in Nigeria more than an opportunity to win funding. It is offering a platform to refine business ideas, learn from experienced professionals, and compete for up to ₦3 million in grant funding. For many women running small businesses, access to capital remains one of the […]
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The Mastercard Foundation Pathways to Scale (P2S) Programme 2026 is a growth-focused initiative implemented by the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) to help women-led businesses scale operations and overcome expansion barriers. The program aims to create or sustain over 108,000 work opportunities for young African women. Growing a business is rarely just about having
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You can now apply for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Entrepreneurship Program 2026, a globally recognized initiative that provides free business education to women entrepreneurs. Designed to help business owners strengthen their leadership and management skills, the programme equips participants with practical knowledge to grow sustainable and profitable businesses. Whether you run a startup, a
Applications are now open for the WomenPower2030 Seed Grant 2026, an excellent funding opportunity for women-led and women’s rights organisations in Nigeria and Sierra Leone. Through this initiative, eorganisations can receive up to €5,000 to implement projects that advance gender equality, women’s leadership, climate justice, and sustainable development. If your organisation is working to empower
Did you know that out of all the billions raised by African startups recently, less than 1% went to female-founded teams? It is a stark gap, but the teams at Wetech and the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub are working to change that narrative. If you are a woman building a business in Nigeria and looking for
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Balancing a growing business with the responsibilities of motherhood is a “superpower” that often goes unsupported. Digital Xpress 2.0: Business Mums Edition (2026) has been launched specifically to provide that missing support, offering a high-impact launchpad for Nigerian mothers to scale their ventures. Organized by LusterHeights, this program is more than just a workshop; it
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he Bank of Industry (BOI) and MTN Foundation officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 13, 2026, to establish the N1 Billion Y’ellopreneur 3.0 Matching Fund. This initiative is specifically designed to provide credit, capacity building, and mentorship to women-led micro-enterprises in Nigeria This isn’t just a grant; it is a movement to move women from the “base of
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The Women in Energy & Sustainability Mentorship Program 2026 is a high-impact initiative by the Ukusimama Foundation designed to accelerate the careers of women in Africa’s energy, climate, water, and sustainability sectors. We are proud to announce the opening of applications for the Women in Energy & Sustainability Mentorship Programme 2026. This transformative initiative is designed to bridge the gender
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SheAscends is a women-focused accelerator supporting growth-stage entrepreneurs in Lagos, Nigeria.The program helps female founders unlock financial access, strengthen investment readiness, and scale impact-driven businesses. Through practical mentorship from industry experts and training workshops (virtual and in-person), She Ascends builds the capability women entrepreneurs need to grow. Benefits of SheAscends Accelerator Access to Growth Capital:
The future of business is digital and WE-Elevate is supporting women entrepreneurs ready to grow, scale, and compete online. Applications are now open for the WE-Elevate Accelerator Program, designed to help women-led businesses move from offline to online while expanding customer reach and revenue potential. The WE-Elevate Accelerator Program is a growth-focused initiative created to support women entrepreneurs
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