Call for Application: Transforming Nigerian Youths Program for Young Nigerian Female Entrepreneurs 2025 (Cohort 3). The Transforming Nigerian Youths Program offers comprehensive training and support to young Nigerian entrepreneurs, focusing particularly on female entrepreneurs aged 18 – 35 years. Through a combination of enterprise training, access to grants, market access support, and personalized mentoring, participants will be equipped with tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s competitive business landscape.
Cohort 3 features a 3-day intensive training from 9th – 11th September 2025. It is a physical training designed to equip participants with essential skills in Business Management, filled with interactive workshops and seminars to deepen their understanding in scaling up their businesses.
The apex of the program is a grand pitchathon, where participants will be allowed to pitch their business ideas to a panel of credible judges. This final stage not only showcases participants’ innovations but also provides them with critical feedback and the chance to win grant awards or secure further mentorship and funding opportunities from potential investors who will also attend the pitchathon program.
Key Highlights
- Free Enterprise Training
Free enterprise training for 50,000 young women business - Access to Market
Gain access to free and discounted slots in trade fairs and exhibitions to showcase your products and services. - Personalized Support Services
Receive personalized support from SMEDAN-certified Business Development Support Providers (BDSPs) to help you navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities. - Seed Grants
Stand a chance to receive grant award of up to N2,500,000 to kickstart or scale your business ventures.
Eligibility
The program targets young Nigerians aged 18 to 35, with a specific focus on women entrepreneurs, across various sectors of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Benefits
The program offers free enterprise training, access to market programs, personalized support services, access to finance, and market access support through trade fairs and exhibitions.
Graduates receive ongoing support through personalized assistance from Business Development Support Providers (BDSPs), access to market opportunities, and guidance on accessing single-digit loans for business expansion.
Selection Process
Beneficiaries are selected based on predefined criteria, including their active participation in the training program and the quality of their business plans. Seed grants and support services are awarded to eligible participants through a transparent selection process and having a WEMA Bank account is a major eligibility criterion to win the grant award.
Program Duration
The training is a physical program that will run for 3 days, from 9th – 11th September 2025, at KM 22 Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos. Qualified candidates will be contacted with further details.
How to Apply
To apply: Visit the website for Transforming Nigerian Youths Program for Young Nigerian Female Entrepreneurs 2025 (Cohort 3)
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