{"id":4089,"date":"2026-01-21T11:18:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T11:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4089"},"modified":"2026-01-23T20:06:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T20:06:20","slug":"sheascends-program-2026-for-women-entrepreneurs-n100000000-grant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4089","title":{"rendered":"SheAscends Program 2026 for Women Entrepreneurs (N100,000,000 grant)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-171488\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: February 9, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the SheAscends Program 2026. SheAscends is a women-focused accelerator supporting growth-stage entrepreneurs in Lagos, Nigeria. The program helps female founders unlock financial access, strengthen investment readiness, and scale impact-driven businesses. Through practical mentorship from industry experts and training workshops (virtual and in-person), SheAscends builds the capability women entrepreneurs need to grow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mentorship from Industry Experts: One-on-one guidance from people who\u2019ve built what you\u2019re building. Practical advice on operations, finance, and growth tailored to your business.<\/li>\n<li>Training Workshops: Virtual and in-person sessions covering financial management, pricing, operations, and everything else you need to scale with confidence.<\/li>\n<li>Access to Growth Capital: Up to \u20a61,000,000 per business for qualified participants. Capital to buy equipment, stock inventory, or invest in what moves your business forward.<\/li>\n<li>A Community of Women Building: Join a cohort of women entrepreneurs. Share challenges, learn together, and build relationships that outlast the program.<\/li>\n<li>Visibility &amp; Storytelling: Featuring selected startups in case studies, media showcases, and Seedstars channels to highlight your journey and impact.<\/li>\n<li>Impact Measurement &amp; Gender-Lens Integration: Training and resources to design inclusive products, integrate gender KPIs, and scale gender-equitable innovation.<\/li>\n<li>Ecosystem Opportunities: Strategic Partnerships, Facilitation of collaborations with development agencies, investors, and corporates committed to advancing women entrepreneurs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open to early and mid-growth stage businesses with proven revenue. You\u2019ve moved past the idea phase, you\u2019re selling, serving customers, and ready to scale.<\/li>\n<li>Revenue: Minimum \u20a66,000,000 annual revenue.<\/li>\n<li>Ownership: Women in ownership\/leadership, women as core customers, or women-forward employment practices.<\/li>\n<li>Age: 30\u201345 years old.<\/li>\n<li>Location: Lagos, Nigeria (pilot phase).<\/li>\n<li>Sectors: They welcome businesses across industries. Food, retail, fashion, beauty, services, agriculture, and more.<\/li>\n<li>Model: For-profit, tech-enabled (traditional businesses with a strong digital edge are eligible).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sheascends.funkejonesfoundation.com\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sheascends.funkejonesfoundation.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SheAscends Program<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: February 9, 2026 Applications are open for the SheAscends Program 2026. SheAscends is a women-focused accelerator supporting growth-stage entrepreneurs in Lagos, Nigeria. 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