AWIEF Launches Growth Accelerator Program 2024 In Nigeria

Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF), in cooperation with famous global brand Victoria’s Secret & Co., invites submissions for the 2024 cohort of AWIEF Growth Accelerator for Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs. Interested applicants who match the criteria should apply on or before the deadline of March 24, 2024.

This programme targets multi-sector businesses; however, priority will be given to technology-based and tech-enabled businesses in catalytic sectors such as agriculture, health, education, creative industry, financial services, renewable energy, logistics, and climate-smart solutions.

In 2024, AWIEF’s partnership with Victoria’s Secret will provide twenty (20) women founders and/or leaders of innovative, growth-stage businesses based in Nigeria with the opportunity to participate in the seven-month, high-impact, investment readiness programme.

The AWIEF Growth Accelerator in Nigeria targets multi-sector businesses. However, priority will be given to technology-based and tech-enabled businesses in catalytic sectors such as agriculture, health, education, creative industry, financial services, renewable energy, logistics, and climate-smart solutions.

Eligibility criteria

To qualify for selection, businesses must meet the following criteria:

Ownership: Women-owned (>51%).

OR

Leadership: Women-led at C-Suite or equivalent level.

OR

Product or service specifically or disproportionately benefits women.

Additionally, businesses must be:

• Based and operating in Nigeria.
• Highly innovative and scalable ventures.
• In post-revenue stage.
• In operation for not less than three years.
• Owned or led by ambitious and committed women entrepreneurs.
• Seeking investment or funding to scale and expand.

The deadline for applications is 24 March 2024 at 11:59pm West Africa Time (WAT).

Applications will only be accepted through this link: https://apo-opa.co/3wr6pgH