SMEDAN GROWHer Accelerator Programme 2026

GROWHer is a high-impact accelerator in Nigeria designed to fuel growth for women-led businesses. It provides expert mentorship, business training, networking with investors and industry leaders, and opportunities to access funding and markets. The programme targets women-founded or co-founded businesses that are ready to scale and are registered in Nigeria.

Mentorship from top industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs, business training through workshops, networking with investors and peers, and funding opportunities to scale the business and expand into new markets.

Open to women-led businesses that are ready to scale, founded or co-founded by a woman aged 18-50, operating in Nigeria for at least three years and with an active business account.

Prepare required documents (CAC certificate, proof of business ownership, government-issued ID, bank statement, product brochure or catalogue, brief business plan) and email them to growher@smedan.gov.ng.