Female Founders Growth Programme 2026

The Female Founders Growth Programme 2026 is a structured investment readiness programme for Nigerian women-led businesses. It equips participants with tools, strategic guidance and investor readiness support to strengthen their businesses and position them for funding opportunities. Qualifying participants may access up to $2 million in combined debt and equity financing, and will pitch to investors and financial institutions during the flagship Demo Day.

Practical investment readiness training; exposure to investors and financial institutions; guidance from industry experts; improved financial and operational structure; stronger investor and lender positioning; potential access to debt financing up to $1,000,000; potential equity investment up to $750,000; opportunity to pitch to investors at Demo Day.

Have an existing and viable business with revenue; be 2 years old or more; either be 50% or more owned by a female founder, OR have a female in the C-suite; demonstrate growth potential; be seeking debt or equity capital; be willing to commit to the full duration of the programme, including physical sessions; operate as a technology company or technology-enabled business.

Apply via the official programme webpage; follow the listed steps to submit an application.