Application is Open for FCMB HERCCELERATE Accelerator Program (#1.5 Million Equity - Free Funding, Access to Potential Investors, Knowledge and Resources).


This accelerator program " She Ventures " by FCMB is designed to position early - Stage, high - potential women led technology startups in Nigeria for growth and investment opportunities.




The aim of this program by HERCCELERATE is to provide selected female founders with the following:



* Grant Funding
* Technological tools
* Coaching
* Access to potential investors.





Over 40 women led Tec start up will be selected to participate in inaugural edition.
According to HERCCELERATE over 200 women led tec- startups shall be empowered through the program in the next five years.




HERCCELERATE 1.0 will run over five week period and culminates in a demo day were five finalists will pitch to an esteemed jury for a chance to win prize and grants.




Benefits of the program:

* #1.5 Million grant funding
* Access to She Ventures single digit and zero interest loan
* Access to FCMB's open Banking infrastructure (APIs etc)
* Potential strategic partnership with FCMB
* Access to Hub one's co working infrastructure, community and network of partners.
* Access to She Ventures program and network
* Follow on support
* Access to potential investors
* Access to Tech tools
and services at discounted rates e.g brand drive zoho one etc.
* Tailored expert led training.





The program time line:

Call for Application:
This will be open from 6th _ 30th  September 2024


Assessment and Selection:
Selection of participants for the program, this will take between September 30th to October 11th 2024.


Acceleration Program:
This will take between October 14th to November 15th (the interval of 5 weeks)



Demo day:
This is expected to take between November 29th/30th



Deadline: September 30th

Click Here to Apply.


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