Guide How To Apply| Business Growth Initiative for Startups (BGIS) For Women-Led Startups in Nigeria
This program is fully funded by UK International Development, making it free for selected participants.
Businesses are selected based on their growth potential, market traction, and alignment with program goals. A rigorous and transparent evaluation process ensures fairness.
Businesses are selected based on their growth potential, market traction, and alignment with program goals. A rigorous and transparent evaluation process ensures fairness.
The program includes both virtual and in-person components, ensuring flexibility while fostering collaboration.
Business Growth Initiative for Startups aims to support businesses from all regions of Nigeria to foster a diverse and inclusive ecosystem.
The program runs for nine months, from January 2025 to August 2025, with light-touch post-program monitoring continuing until November 2025.
Business Growth Initiative for Startups Eligibility:
The program is open to growth-stage businesses operating in Nigeria with proven business models and operational traction.
Business Growth Initiative for Startups Benefits:
Participants will receive expert-driven support, access to international consultants, capacity-building workshops, branding sessions, and post-program monitoring. Businesses will also gain visibility through media coverage and events.
- Tailored Expert Support: Personalized business strategies and mentorship to directly address the startups’ core challenges and key areas for improvement.
- Capacity Building: Participate in masterclasses, branding sessions, training, and expert 1:1 consultancy to strengthen business strategies and leadership skills.
- Brand Visibility & Communications Support: Boost your startup’s profile through strategic branding efforts and media exposure.
- Networking & Global Connections: Connect with industry leaders, mentors, and other innovators to build valuable partnerships and elevate business practices.
- Post-Program Monitoring & Support: Light-touch M&E activities and skeletal support to ensure long-term sustainability.
- Performance Tracking: Gain insights through ongoing data collection and monitoring to track your progress and refine growth strategies.
Method of Application
Interested and Qualified candidates should Apply via link below
APPLY HERE
Learn More about bigis visit official website Bgissupport.com
Application Deadline: March,17th,2025
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