Applications are now open for the West Africa Vocational Education (WAVE) entrepreneurship programme, a focused two-week training designed to equip young women with practical skills to start and grow sustainable businesses.
This initiative targets women aged 18 to 35 who are ready to turn ideas into profitable ventures through structured, hands-on learning and expert mentorship.
What Participants Will Learn
- Validate and strengthen business ideas
- Build a step-by-step profitable business plan
- Develop go-to-market and customer acquisition strategies
- Understand business registration and legal setup
- Plan finances and startup capital effectively
- Optimise pricing, revenue, and profit
- Structure operations, teams, and workflows
- Master business pitching for funding opportunities
- Gain essential entrepreneurial soft skills
Programme Benefits
- 100% free training
- Practical, hands-on sessions
- Access to experienced facilitators and mentors
- Networking with like-minded female entrepreneurs
- Post-training support and guidance
At the end of the programme, the top three participants will receive grant support to advance their businesses.
Training begins on March 30, 2026, in Yaba, Lagos. To apply, interested applicants should visit this LINK.

