The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has opened applications for the GrowHer Accelerator Program Cohort 2. GrowHer is designed for women entrepreneurs who run registered and operational businesses and are ready to scale.
SMEDAN successfully held the first edition of the GrowHer Accelerator Program last year and is pleased to announce that registration for the second cohort is now open.
About the GrowHer Programme
GrowHer is designed for women entrepreneurs who already run registered and operational businesses and are ready to grow. The programme does not support startups or unregistered businesses. Applicants must have valid CAC registration and NAFDAC certification where applicable, and must be based in Abuja (FCT), Niger, Kaduna, Kogi, Nasarawa, Plateau, or Benue.
What You Will Gain
- Business growth and scaling strategies
- Financial readiness and proper business structuring
- Market access and partnership exposure
- Mentorship and peer learning
- Support for sustainable expansion
Who the Programme Benefits
This programme does not support startups or unregistered businesses. Applicants must:
- Have valid CAC registration
- Possess required certifications where applicable
- Be based in Abuja (FCT), Niger, Kaduna, Kogi, Nasarawa, Plateau, or Benue States
Eligibility
Are you a woman entrepreneur? The GrowHer Accelerator Program Cohort 2 eligibility requirements include:
- Women-led businesses only
- Minimum annual turnover of four (4) million naira with proof
- Business must be at least two (2) years old
- CAC registration is compulsory
- Necessary certification(s) where applicable
- Business must be based in Abuja (FCT), Niger, Kaduna, Kogi, Nasarawa, Plateau, or Benue
How to Apply
If you are a woman entrepreneur in the listed states and meet the requirements, register now using the official link below.
