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Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities

Female Founders Growth Programme Application

Female Founders Growth Programme

The Female Founders Growth Program is specially designed in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and WEAV Capital designed to support female-led tech start-ups in Nigeria. The selected startups will partake in a world-class Investment Readiness Programme designed to support high-potential female-led tech companies to raise capital. The program will be delivered jointly by the IFC and WEAV Capital. (more…)

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Africa Innovation Fellowship 2023 Application

Africa Innovation Fellowship

At the heart of transforming the African continent is developing women entrepreneurs. Are you a passionate, African, female innovator with a groundbreaking idea in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Mining (STEM)? Are you meeting a development need in your country? Are you ready to turn your vision into a thriving startup that can change the world? If so, we invite you to apply for our Africa Innovation Fellowship Program. (more…)

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ScaleUp Lab Education Accelerator 2023 Application

ScaleUp Lab Education

The ScaleUp Lab Education Accelerator an initiative by FATE Foundation is designed to help high-potential growth-stage businesses in the education industry in Nigeria unlock their full potential. With a carefully crafted program that addresses the unique needs of each business, we identify and focus on key growth areas for improvement, while providing guidance and resources to help them achieve their goals. (more…)

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Afreximbank and ImpactHER’s Online Export Readiness Training Program (Full Scholarship)

Afreximbank

Applications are now open for Afreximbank and ImpactHER’s Online Export Readiness Training Program. This is a fully funded initiative sponsored by Afreximbank that promises to transform your business journey! Designed uniquely for women business owners in Africa, this dynamic 3-months training program equips you with the requisite skills to conquer the international market. (more…)

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UNITAR Training Program – Developing Essential Digital Skills for Women and Youth in Africa

UNITAR

Women and youth in 24 countries in Africa are invited to apply to the UNITAR program Developing Essential Digital Skills for Women and Youth in Africa: Enhancing Employment Opportunities and Livelihood Development in the Digital Economy. The training programme will provide high-demand digital skills to increase employment and income-generating potential as well as guide participants on developing socially responsible digital start-ups and build leadership and entrepreneurial skills to drive change and innovation. (more…)

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Fast Accelerator 2023 Program

Fast Accelerator

The FAST Accelerator program offers participants a unique opportunity to scale rapidly and sustainably. Fast Accelerator 2023 is an initiative of Flapmax in partnership with Microsoft. The program combines business development, technology integration, funding and community building opportunities to enable African startups to scale more rapidly and sustainably.

Eligibility Requirements for Fast Accelerator 2023

  • Startups must be based in Africa
  • Be ready to scale or expand within the continent
  • Have established product-market fit and generating revenue
  • B2B startups are prioritized
  • Healthcare, Fintech, Edutech, and Industrials/Agtech startups are specifically of interest. Sustainability and Deeptech are welcomed
  • Commitment: Participants must be committed for the entire duration of the program.

Benefits

  • The top startups selected from the virtual program will have the incredible opportunity to join us in Silicon Valley. This stage involves acceleration, networking, and raising funds, all while immersing yourself in the thriving startup ecosystem of Silicon Valley.

Other Program features

  • Mentorship and Business Coaching
  • Weekly Seminars & Progress Meetings
  • Pitch to Silicon Valley Investors and Experts
  • Build Relationships with Global Startups and Corporates

Fast Accelerator Timeline

  • July – August 2023- Review: FAST Accelerator team reviews top candidates to participate in the virtual bootcamp program.
  • August 2023- FA Bootcamp: Up to 60 participants will attend the “Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship” two-week online program.
  • October 2023- 5 Weeks in Silicon Valley: Up to 10 top participants from the bootcamp will embark on an all-expense-paid, 5-week Silicon Valley Training Program. The program will culminate with pre-arranged meetings with angel investors, venture capitalists, and potential trade partners.

How to Apply

Click here to apply and more details.

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