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Funke Jones Foundation is currently accepting applications for the SheAscends Program for Woman Entrepreneurs 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
SheAscends is a women-focused accelerator supporting growth-stage entrepreneurs in Lagos, Nigeria.The program helps female founders unlock financial access, strengthen investment readiness, and scale impact-driven businesses. Through practical mentorship from industry experts and training workshops (virtual and in-person), She Ascends builds the capability women entrepreneurs need to grow.
One-on-one guidance from people who’ve built what you’re building. Practical advice on operations, finance, and growth tailored to your business.
Virtual and in-person sessions covering financial management, pricing, operations, and everything else you need to scale with confidence.
Up to ₦1,000,000 per business for qualified participants. Capital to buy equipment, stock inventory, or invest in what moves your business forward.
Join a cohort of women entrepreneurs. Share challenges, learn together, and build relationships that outlast the program.
Featuring selected startups in case studies, media showcases, and Seedstars channels to highlight your journey and impact.
Training and resources to design inclusive products, integrate gender KPIs, and scale gender-equitable innovation.
Strategic Partnerships, Facilitation of collaborations with development agencies, investors, and corporates committed to advancing women entrepreneurs.
Early and Mid-Growth stage businesses with proven revenue. You’ve moved past the idea phase, you’re selling, serving customers, and ready to scale.
Revenue: Minimum ₦6,000,000 annual revenue.
Ownership: Women in ownership/leadership, women as core customers, or women-forward employment practices.
Age: 30–45 years old.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria (pilot phase).
Sectors: We welcome businesses across industries. Food, retail, fashion, beauty, services, agriculture, and more.
Model : For-profit, tech-enabled (traditional businesses with a strong digital edge are eligible).
Apply for Funke Jones Foundation SheAscends Program for Woman Entrepreneurs
