The fifth season of the W initiative Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton has been launched by Access Bank Plc.
The Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton program, launched in 2019, is the first program of its kind in the sector given by Access Bank’s W Initiative.
In line with Access Bank’s mission to be the bank of choice for women in the markets and communities it serves, the W Initiative aims to inspire, connect, and empower women.
Through the Womenpreneur Pitch-a-Ton program, the Bank’s mission is to provide female entrepreneurs with the financial and business skills they need to succeed.
The initiative is made to give female-owned businesses in Africa the chance to get access to funding, top-notch business training, and mentoring opportunities.
In its first year, the program gave 50 Nigerian women business owners a free mini-MBA certification and awarded scholarships totaling N9 million to the top 3 candidates.
Since then, the program has offered Mini-MBAs to over 300 female entrepreneurs throughout Africa. The initiative, which is currently in its fifth season, aims to give 120 more Nigerian women entrepreneurs mini-MBA certifications and awards totaling more than N17 million Naira to WSMEs this year.
Criteria for Eligibility:
1st Stage
• Applicant must have an Access Bank account number (Individual or Business
account)
• Applicant must be a woman in Business with a minimum of 50% ownership
• Applicant must be between the ages 18 to 55
• Applicant’s Business must have been operating for over 1yr
• Applicant must complete and submit the application form
2nd Stage
• Applicant must submit a one-minute video pitch about the Business
• Applicant must have a Business account with Access Bank
• Applicant’s Business must be registered
• Applicant
Benefits
IFC-certified Mini-MBA & up to N5m grant.
Application deadline: August 11, 2023
To apply or for more information visit the website.
Read more on Tech Gist Africa:
Standard Chartered Women in Tech program selects 15 Kenyan startups
Ecobank announces its Fintech Challenge for 2023
Venture for Africa is now accepting applicants for its second bootcamp
