FSDH Female Founders Growth Program 2026 (up $750,000)
Applications are now open for the 2026 FSDH Female Founders Growth Programme, an investment readiness programme designed to help ambitious Nigerian women-led businesses become investor-ready and access growth capital.
- Powered by FSDH Merchant Bank, Africa Guarantee Fund, and WEAV Capital, the programme provides practical training, expert guidance, and direct exposure to investors and financial institutions.
Why this matters:
Access to funding remains one of the biggest challenges facing women entrepreneurs in Nigeria.
- Many promising businesses struggle to secure the debt or equity financing needed to scale operations, create jobs, and expand into new markets.
The FSDH Female Founders Growth
- Programme is designed to bridge this gap by helping founders strengthen their business structures, improve financial readiness, and position themselves for investment opportunities.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must:
- Have an existing and revenue-generating business
- Have operated for at least two years
- Be at least 50% female-owned, or have a female executive in a C-suite role (CEO, COO, or CTO)
- Demonstrate strong growth potential
- Be seeking debt or equity financing
- Be willing to participate in all programme activities, including physical sessions
- Operate a technology company or technology-enabled business
Benefits:
- Practical investment readiness training
- Exposure to investors and financial institutions
- Guidance from experienced industry experts
- Improved financial and operational structures
- Stronger positioning for investors and lenders
- Potential access to debt financing of up to $1 million from FSDH Merchant Bank
- Opportunity to secure equity investment of up to $750,000 from WEAV Capital
Participants will also learn how to:
- Build investor-grade materials
- Improve debt and equity readiness
- Understand investor expectations
- Strengthen business and financial structures
- Position their businesses for sustainable growth
At the end of the programme, selected businesses will pitch to investors and financial institutions during the flagship Demo Day.
Deadline: 11 June 2026
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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