Call for Applications: SMEDAN GrowHer Accelerator Program (2nd Cohort) for Women Entrepreneurs 2026
The GrowHer Accelerator Program is designed for women entrepreneurs who already operate registered, functional businesses and are ready to scale and expand.
Who Can Benefit?
This program is strictly for existing businesses and does not support startups or unregistered enterprises. Applicants must:
- Possess valid CAC registration
- Hold required certifications (where applicable)
- Be based in Abuja (FCT), Niger, Kaduna, Kogi, Nasarawa, Plateau, or Benue States
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a woman entrepreneur
- Operate a women-led business
- Have a minimum annual turnover of ₦4,000,000, with verifiable proof
- Business must be at least two (2) years old
- CAC registration is compulsory
- Possess all necessary business certifications
What You Will Gain
Participants will benefit from:
- Business growth and scaling strategies
- Financial readiness and proper business structuring
- Market access and partnership opportunities
- Mentorship and peer learning
- Support for sustainable business expansion
Following the successful completion of the first edition of the GrowHer Accelerator Program, we are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the second cohort.
If you are a woman entrepreneur based in the listed states and meet the eligibility requirements, apply now by scanning the QR code or using the link below.
Application Deadline: 16 January 2026
