Call For Applications: She Leads Africa’s Business Accelerator Program for Nigerian Female Entrepreneurs
Why apply? Gain access to personalized coaching from seasoned business mentors, access business training, and opportunities to pitch before investors.
She Leads Africa is an organization dedicated to helping young African women realize their professional aspirations through engaging and transformative programs and events. With a track record of empowering over 13,000 females in businesses and careers across Africa, we offer valuable resources and support to drive your entrepreneurial journey forward.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Your business must have at least one female member on the founding team between the ages of 18 and 35.
- Your business should be operational for less than 5 years.
- Your business must be based in Nigeria.
- Your business should have received less than $50,000 in funding.
- Your business must have an annual revenue turnover of NGN 3 million and above.
- Your business should already be operational with a live product or service in the market.
Application Process:
Step 1: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button, complete the application form, and upload the required documents. Step 2: Join the SLA website for access to all learning materials. Step 3: Access over 18 Masterclasses on essential business skills with top industry experts, every month for the next 4 months. Step 4: Connect with Buddies, your accountability partners, and a supportive community of women to navigate your entrepreneurial journey. Step 5: Receive guidance from your assigned business coach in setting key performance indicators (KPIs), selecting relevant masterclasses for your business goals, and receiving any needed assistance. Step 6: Showcase your business to local and international investors during the Investor run.
Timeline:
- Program Duration: 3 months
- Application closes: March 1st, 2024, at 12pm WAT
- Training begins: March 2024
Deadline: March 1, 2024