{"id":7509,"date":"2026-06-01T16:15:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T14:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=7509"},"modified":"2026-06-03T22:41:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T20:41:30","slug":"female-founders-growth-programme-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=7509","title":{"rendered":"Female Founders Growth Programme\u00a02026"},"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-175275\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: June 11, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the Female Founders Growth Programme\u00a02026. The Female Founders Growth Programme is a structured investment readiness programme providing a pathway to real capital for ambitious Nigerian women-led businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Powered by FSDH Merchant Bank, Africa Guarantee Fund, and WEAV Capital, the programme equips participants with the tools, strategic guidance, and investor readiness support needed to strengthen their businesses and position for funding opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifying participants may access up to $2 million in combined debt and equity financing, including up to $750,000 in equity investment from WEAV Capital and between $200,000 and $1,000,000 in debt financing from FSDH Merchant Bank. Participants will also gain exposure to a curated network of early-stage investors and strategic ecosystem partners. At the end of the programme, selected businesses will pitch to investors and financial institutions during the flagship Demo Day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Participants will\u00a0benefit\u00a0from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Practical investment readiness training<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to investors and financial institutions<\/li>\n<li>Guidance from industry experts<\/li>\n<li>Improved financial and operational structure<\/li>\n<li>Stronger investor and lender positioning<\/li>\n<li>Potential access to debt financing of up to\u00a0$1,000,000\u00a0from FSDH Merchant Bank<\/li>\n<li>Opportunity to secure equity investment of up to\u00a0$750,000\u00a0from WEAV Capital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have an existing and\u00a0viable\u00a0business with revenue<\/li>\n<li>Be 2 years old or more<\/li>\n<li>Either be (a) 50% or more owned by a female founder, OR (b) have a female in the C-suite (CEO or, COO, or CTO)<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate growth potential<\/li>\n<li>Be seeking debt or equity capital<\/li>\n<li>Be willing to commit to the full duration of the\u00a0programme, including physical sessions<\/li>\n<li>Operate as a technology company or technology-enabled business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are building a female-led tech or tech-enabled business and preparing for the next phase of growth, this\u00a0programme\u00a0is for you. Take the next step toward becoming investment-ready and positioning your business for meaningful capital opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/businessbanking.fsdhgroup.com\/ffgp\/#registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/businessbanking.fsdhgroup.com\/ffgp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Female Founders Growth 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: June 11, 2026 Applications are open for the Female Founders Growth Programme\u00a02026. The Female Founders Growth Programme is a structured investment readiness programme providing a pathway to real capital for ambitious Nigerian women-led businesses. 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