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Female Founders &Funders Program

Building something bold and ready to grow your startup, meet investors, and scale bigger? If you're a female founder in Lagos, this programme could unlock your next step.

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Programme Architecture

How We Support Female Founders

01

Expert Mentorship

Weekly one-on-one guidance from experienced founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders to accelerate your growth.

02

Investor Readiness

Support refining your pitch deck, financial models, and investor engagement strategies to attract capital.

03

Network Access

Curated connections to VCs, angel investors, corporate partners, and ecosystem stakeholders.

Our Impact

Across the first two editions of the programme.

33+

Female Founders Supported

Across programme editions

24+

Aspiring Female Investors Trained

Through hands-on investor learning

₦9M+

Prizes Awarded

Distributed to top-performing founders

30+

Industry Mentors Engaged

Supporting cohort growth and delivery

Schedule

Key Dates

8 March 2026

Applications Open

4 April 2026

Application Deadline

15 April 2026

Cohort Announcement

6 Weeks

Programme Duration (Starting April 2026)

June 2026

Investor Showcase

Who Should Apply

The Female Founders & Funders III programme is designed for female founders building innovative startups across Lagos State.

You Should Apply If:

Founded or co-founded by a woman
Have a working product or MVP
Solving a clear market problem
Operating or planning to operate in Lagos

Focus Sectors

FinTechHealthTechEdTechAgriTechAI/MLClimate Tech

Investor Showcase

Selected founders will pitch to venture capital firms, angel investors, corporate innovation leaders, and key ecosystem stakeholders.

Curated investor audience
Structured feedback loop
Post-programme funding momentum

Our Partners

Lagos Innovates
AfriGloCal VC

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready for #FundHerFuture

Applications are now open. Join the next cohort of ambitious female founders transforming Africa's tech landscape.

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