Applications are open for African Fashion FundLab Fellowship 2026. The African Fashion FundLab Fellowship equips fashion entrepreneurs with the practical knowledge, tools, and mentorship needed to build stronger businesses, access funding, and prepare for long-term growth.
The African Fashion FundLab Fellowship is a fully funded fellowship for fashion designers across Nigeria to help them establish their fashion businesses, strengthen their operations, improve financial management, become investment-ready, and scale sustainably.
This fellowship focuses on practical execution, not theory, helping participants move from idea to action.
African Fashion FundLab Fellowship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Fully funded participation at no cost
- Expert-led business development training
- One-on-one mentorship from experienced industry professionals
- Investment readiness support
- Networking opportunities with fellow fashion entrepreneurs
- Certificate of participation upon successful completion of the fellowship
What You Will Learn
- Business Strategy & Modelling
- Understand how to grow your fashion business, generate revenue, and structure sustainable business model.
- Funding & Investor Readiness
- Understand how to position your fashion business for funding and attract investors
- Business Accounting & Legal Foundations
- Gain essential knowledge in bookkeeping, financial management, compliance, and legal setup for startups.
What to Expect
- Interactive Learning Sessions
- Workshop
- Question and Answer
- Funding Roadmap
- 3 Months of Post-Fellowship Mentorship
Eligibility criteria for African Fashion FundLab Fellowship
This fellowship is open to individuals who:
- Own a registered fashion business
- Have been in business for at least 3 years
- Can attend the fellowship in-person
How To Apply for African Fashion FundLab Fellowship
Application Deadline: 24th July 2026
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