Digital Xpress 2.0: Business Mums Edition 2026 (₦1M prize)

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 is a competitive accelerator designed to inject digital expertise and capital into women-led micro-enterprises.

The Digital Xpress 2.0: Business Mums Edition is a specialized, free 3-day hybrid program targeted at business-owning mothers in Nigeria. Following the success of the first edition, the 2.0 version is intensified to focus on “Digital Transformation for Growth.” The initiative recognizes that while “Business Mums” are incredibly resourceful, they often lack the technical tools and funding to compete in a digital-first economy.

Program Details

The 2026 program is delivered through a hybrid model, combining virtual learning with a physical experience in Lagos. It is structured to be intensive but “mum-friendly,” ensuring that participants can gain maximum value in a short window of time. The program culminates in a pitch competition where the most viable business models win financial rewards.

Focus Areas

The curriculum is built around the “Digital Scale-Up” framework:

• Digital Marketing Mastery: Leveraging social commerce (Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok) for lead generation.
• Financial Literacy: Mastering bookkeeping and cash flow management for small businesses.
• Business Automation: Tools to manage a business efficiently while multitasking at home.
• Pitching for Capital: How to present a business to investors and grant bodies effectively.

Eligibility Criteria

To ensure the program impacts the right demographic, LusterHeights has set the following requirements:

• Status: You must be a mother and an active business owner.
• Location: Residents of Nigeria (with the ability to attend the physical session in Lagos if selected for the hybrid track).
• Business Stage: Open to micro and small businesses that have been operational for at least 6 months.
• Commitment: Must be available for the full 3-day duration of the hybrid sessions.

Key Benefits

The stakes for the 2.0 edition have been significantly raised:

• ₦1,000,000 Prize Pool: The top-performing business mums will walk away with cash grants to boost their operations.
• Free Hybrid Training: Access to high-level digital and business training at zero cost.
• Community & Networking: Join a cohort of like-minded “Mompreneurs” for peer-to-peer support and collaboration.
• Certificate of Completion: A formal recognition of your digital business expertise.

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Application Details

The application window is open for a very limited time due to the intensive nature of the short-term program.

• Application Link: Apply via LusterHeights Digital Xpress Portal
• Application Deadline: February 28, 2026
• Program Dates: The 3-day session is scheduled for mid-March 2026.

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