{"id":5556,"date":"2026-03-11T22:58:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T22:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=5556"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:09:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:09:08","slug":"female-founders-funders-iii-programme-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=5556","title":{"rendered":"Female Founders &#038; Funders III Programme 2026"},"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-172929\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: April 4, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the Female Founders &amp; Funders III Programme 2026. Building something bold and ready to grow your startup, meet investors, and scale bigger? If you\u2019re a female founder in Lagos, this programme could unlock your next step.<\/p>\n<p>The Female Founders &amp; Funders III Programme is a 6-week intensive programme designed to support female-founded startups in Lagos with expert mentorship, investment readiness training, and direct access to investors and ecosystem partners. The programme is hybrid. Weekly sessions take place in Lagos with options for virtual participation where applicable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ll get dedicated 1-on-1 mentorship from ecosystem leaders, expert-led workshops on key topics, investor connections, pitch deck support, and access to the Lagos Innovates network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Female Founders &amp; Funders III programme is designed for female founders building innovative startups across Lagos State.<\/p>\n<p>You Should Apply If:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Founded or co-founded by a woman<\/li>\n<li>Have a working product or MVP<\/li>\n<li>Solving a clear market problem<\/li>\n<li>Operating or planning to operate in Lagos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open until 4 April 2026. Apply through the online form with details about your startup, team, and progress. They will review applications and announce selected cohort members on 15 April 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/RgRKj9E3GbenCsrH6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lagosinnovates.ng\/female-founders-funders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Female Founders &amp; Funders III Programme<\/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: April 4, 2026 Applications are open for the Female Founders &amp; Funders III Programme 2026. Building something bold and ready to grow your startup, meet investors, and scale bigger? If you\u2019re a female founder in Lagos, this programme could unlock your next step. 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