FSDH Female Founders Growth Program 2026 ( up $750,000)

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.

Application Deadline:11 June 2026