Growth4Her Accelerator Program for Women SMEs in Nigeria

Growth4Her is a 6-month Investor Readiness Accelerator Program, open to women in West and Central Africa. Growth4Her seeks to bridge the gender financing gap in Africa by providing women entrepreneurs with the capacity and tools which enables them to transition from small to high potential fundable growth stage businesses. Cohort 4 is open for applications from women in Nigeria and those selected for the cohort will be contacted.

Check the eligibility criteria below to confirm if you are qualified to apply:

Eligibility Criteria

• ≥ 51% owned by a woman or, 
•  ≥ 20% owned by a woman and have ≥ one woman as CEO/COO (President/Vice President); and
•  have ≥ 30% of the board of directors comprised of women, where a board exists.
• Between 5 and 300 employees 
• Sales between US$35,000 and US$15 million 
• Assets between US$100,000 and US$15 million
• Can dedicate 1 week to an intense virtual/ physical Bootcamp
• Can dedicate 3 hours for mentorship engagement for a period of 8 weeks
• Must be a C-Level executive in the organization

Why join the Growth4Her program?

• Access to Market: We provide market linkages for our beneficiaries
• Funding Opportunities: You are mentored and prepared for access funding from investors and Financial Institutions
• Mentorship: Another valuable reason to apply for G4H is having access to skilled and experienced mentors

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Application Process

Application deadline: Friday 22nd November 2024

Click here to apply online

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