Call for Applications: Women Entrepreneurship Development Program (WEDP) | Cohort 2
Applications are now open for Cohort 2 of the Women Entrepreneurship Development Program (WEDP)—an initiative supported by the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with TAFTA – Terra Academy for the Arts.
The program is designed to empower women entrepreneurs with the essential skills, tools, mentorship, and accountability support required to build sustainable, scalable, and impact-driven businesses.
Why This Program Matters
Women-led businesses often face limited access to quality training, mentorship, and growth opportunities.
WEDP addresses these challenges by combining capacity building, hands-on mentorship, and practical business support, enabling participants to transform ideas into thriving enterprises with measurable impact.
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be a Lagos-based TAFTA alumna
- Have an interest in entrepreneurship or be currently running a business
- Be willing to fully commit to the 3-day intensive bootcamp and post-program mentorship
- Demonstrate openness to business growth, accountability, and structured learning
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Program Benefits
Selected participants will gain access to:
- Comprehensive business training and coaching
- Two (2) months of post-bootcamp mentorship
- Business registration support
- Practical business tools and proven frameworks
- Pitch deck development support
- Ongoing growth tracking and accountability
- A vibrant and supportive community of women entrepreneurs
Application Deadline: 10 January 2026