SheAscends Program 2026 for Women Entrepreneurs (N100,000,000 grant) – YOA

Deadline: February 9, 2026

Applications are open for the SheAscends Program 2026. SheAscends is a ladies-targeted accelerator supporting development-stage entrepreneurs in Lagos, Nigeria. The program helps feminine founders unlock monetary entry, strengthen funding readiness, and scale affect-pushed companies. Through sensible mentorship from business consultants and coaching workshops (digital and in-particular person), SheAscends builds the potential ladies entrepreneurs have to develop.

Benefits

• Mentorship from Industry Experts: One-on-one steerage from individuals who’ve constructed what you’re constructing. Practical recommendation on operations, finance, and development tailor-made to your small business.
• Training Workshops: Virtual and in-particular person classes protecting monetary administration, pricing, operations, and the whole lot else it’s worthwhile to scale with confidence.
• Access to Growth Capital: Up to ₦1,000,000 per enterprise for certified individuals. Capital to purchase gear, inventory stock, or spend money on what strikes your small business ahead.
• A Community of Women Building: Join a cohort of ladies entrepreneurs. Share challenges, study collectively, and construct relationships that outlast this system.
• Visibility & Storytelling: Featuring chosen startups in case research, media showcases, and Seedstars channels to spotlight your journey and affect.
• Impact Measurement & Gender-Lens Integration: Training and assets to design inclusive merchandise, combine gender KPIs, and scale gender-equitable innovation.
• Ecosystem Opportunities: Strategic Partnerships, Facilitation of collaborations with improvement businesses, buyers, and corporates dedicated to advancing ladies entrepreneurs.

Eligibility

• Open to early and mid-development stage companies with confirmed income. You’ve moved previous the thought section, you’re promoting, serving clients, and able to scale.
• Revenue: Minimum ₦6,000,000 annual income.
• Ownership: Women in possession/management, ladies as core clients, or ladies-ahead employment practices.
• Age: 30–45 years previous.
• Location: Lagos, Nigeria (pilot section).
• Sectors: They welcome companies throughout industries. Food, retail, style, magnificence, companies, agriculture, and extra.
• Model: For-profit, tech-enabled (conventional companies with a powerful digital edge are eligible).

Application

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For extra data, go to SheAscends Program.