FCMB HERCCELERATE Program For Women-Led Tech Startups 2024

Applications are open for the FCMB HERCCELERATE Accelerator Program for women-led Nigerian Tech Startups. Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the FCMB HERCCELERATE Program For Women-Led Tech Startups 2024 is October 6th 2024.

Tell Me About The FCMB HERCCELERATE Program For Women-Led Tech Startups:

SheVentures, FCMB’s women-focused business division, and FCMB’s innovation hub, Hub One, present HERCCELERATE. This accelerator program is designed to position early-stage, high-potential women-led technology startups in Nigeria for investments and rapid growth.

HERCCELERATE aims to provide selected female founders with coaching, grant funding, technological tools and access to potential investors. Up to 40 women-led tech startups will be selected to participate in this inaugural edition of HERCCELERATE. Over the next five years, our goal is to empower up to 200 women-led tech startups.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

Entrepreneurs 

Type:

Workshop/Training 

Who can Apply For The FCMB HERCCELERATE Program For Women-Led Tech Startups?

Also, applicants are to meet the following criteria:

• Women-led technology startups based in Nigeria.
• Early-stage startups with high growth potential.
• Founders must be female.
• Startups must be focused on the tech sector.
• Participants should be available for the 5-week accelerator program.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Nigeria 

Where will the Award be Taken?

Nigeria 

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How Many Awards?

40

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Furthermore, applicants will benefit the following:

• Total grant funding of 1.5 million naira
• Tailored expert-led training.
• Access to tech tools and services at discounted rates e.g. Zoho One, Branddrive, etc.
• Access to potential investors
• Follow-on support

• Access to Sheventures’ single-digit and zero-interest loans. Learn more.
• Access to Sheventures programs and networks.
• Access to FCMB’s Open Banking infrastructure (APIs, etc)
• Potential strategic partnership with FCMB
• Access to Hub One’s coworking infrastructure, community and network of partners.

How Long Will the Award Last?

 October 14th – November 15th (5 weeks)

How to Apply:

To apply, fill out the application form here.

Visit the Award Webpage for Details