The Growth4Her Accelerator program is seeking applications from female entrepreneurs in Nigeria with the goal of closing the gender finance gap in Africa.
The six-month Growth4Her Accelerator gives female entrepreneurs the skills and resources they need to build their companies from tiny to growth-stage companies that can be funded.
The fourth cohort of the investment readiness program is currently open to Nigerian women entrepreneurs who are operating companies with five to 300 workers and sales between US$35,000 and US$15 million.
Check the eligibility requirements below to see if you meet the requirements for our program.
Eligibility
≥ 51% owned by a woman or,
≥ 20% owned by a woman and have ≥ one woman as CEO/COO (President/Vice President); and
have ≥ 30% of the board of directors comprised of women, where a board exists.
Between 5 and 300 employees
Sales between US$35,000 and US$15 million
Assets between US$100,000 and US$15 million
Can dedicate 1 week to an intense virtual/physical Bootcamp
Can dedicate 3 hours for mentorship engagement for a period of 8 weeks
Must be a C-Level executive in the organization
The deadline for applications is December 31.
To apply or for more information, visit the website.
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