AWIEF Growth Accelerator Programme 2025 for early-growth-stage Nigerian women Entrepreneurs.
Application Deadline: 3 March 2025
Applications at the moment are open for the 2025 AWIEF Growth Accelerator Programme . AWIEF has partnered with African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and FSDH Merchant Bank Limited to implement its flagship AWIEF Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria and is happy to announce the decision for functions.
The programme will appeal to and choose a cohort of 100 beneficiaries of women entrepreneurs and founders with companies registered and working in Nigeria who will take part within the 12-month Growth Accelerator and can profit from a variety of tailor-made and refined enterprise growth mentorship, coaching, and advisory providers.
Programme Objectives
The **AWIEF Growth Accelerator Programme** goals to attain the next key goals:
Business Development Training
Provide WSMEs with entry to high-level enterprise growth coaching.
Mentorship & Guidance
Connect WSMEs with skilled mentors for steerage and help.
Financial Access
Support WSMEs in accessing credit score from FSDH Merchant Bank.
Increased Utilization
Promote the usage of the AGF AFAWA Guarantee for monetary progress.
Job Creation
Increase the variety of jobs supported by WSMEs.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the AWIEF Growth Accelerator Programme, companies should meet not less than ONE of the next standards:
Ownership
51% share of women possession OR enterprise based by a girl.
Leadership
At least 20% share of women in senior administration OR 10% share of women on the Board.
Products & Services
Product(s) or service(s) improve well-being of women/women and/or drive gender fairness.
Additional Requirements
- Based and working in Nigeria.
- In post-revenue stage.
- Highly revolutionary and scalable ventures.
- In operation for not lower than three years.
- Owned and/or led by bold and dedicated entrepreneurs.
- Seeking funding, credit score, or financing to scale and increase.
Benefits
Participating companies will obtain **unique advantages** designed to speed up their progress and enhance their monetary standing:
- Comprehensive Training & Mentorship: Gain entry to high-level coaching, knowledgeable mentorship, and tailor-made enterprise advisory.
- Enhanced Business Skills: Improve technical, managerial, management, and interpersonal abilities aligned with the particular wants of your enterprise.
- Stronger Financial Standing: Increase creditworthiness and construct capability to fulfill AGF PFI’s financing necessities.
- Ongoing Support: Receive post-capacity constructing help and devoted help for mortgage functions.
- Expanded funding Opportunities: Get entry to further financing choices and funding networks.
Application Process
Follow these easy steps to apply for the AWIEF Growth Accelerator Programme:
- Sign up and create an account.
- Access the official application portal.
- Complete the required application kind with correct particulars.
- You can save your progress and are available again at a later time to finish your application
- Submit your application earlier than the deadline.
- After submission, you may make edits or corrections in your application up till the deadline.
Application Timeline:
- Applications Open: 3 March 2025
- Applications Close: 31 March 2025
- Programme Launch: 5 May 2025
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the AWIEF Growth Accelerator Programme
AWIEF Growth Accelerator Programme 2025 for early-growth-stage Nigerian women Entrepreneurs. – YOA
