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About the AfriLabs RevUp Women Enterprise Development Programme 2025
The AfriLabs RevUp Women Enterprise Development Programme 2025 is a transformative 12-week hybrid accelerator tailored specifically for early-stage, women-led businesses operating in Nigeria’s E-commerce and Agribusiness sectors. Organized by AfriLabs under its RevUp Women Initiative, this program combines intensive capacity building, personalized mentorship, business growth support, and exclusive access to Africa’s leading innovation ecosystem.
This edition, focusing on Nigeria, aims to empower women entrepreneurs in Lagos, Abuja, and Abia State, by equipping them with critical tools, networks, and funding to help scale their businesses sustainably.
Eligible Fields
The programme exclusively targets early-stage businesses led by women in the following sectors:
- E-commerce:
Including online marketplaces, digital service platforms, subscription-based businesses, and innovative retail solutions. - Agribusiness:
Covering areas such as agritech, agro-processing, supply chain logistics, smart and digital farming, and agric-fintech solutions.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the AfriLabs RevUp Women Programme 2025, applicants must meet these criteria:
- Be a woman founder or majority owner actively leading the business.
- Operate an early-stage startup or SME in either the E-commerce or Agribusiness sector.
- The business must be legally operating in Lagos, Abuja, or Abia State.
- Be willing to commit to the full 12-week hybrid accelerator, which combines virtual sessions and select physical engagements.
Applicants will also need to prepare and submit all required documentation (listed below).
Selection Criteria
Eligible applications will be evaluated based on:
- Scalability and strength of the business model.
- Innovativeness and relevance of the solution within the E-commerce or Agribusiness landscape.
- Team strength and founder’s vision, including leadership capacity and entrepreneurial drive.
- Quality and clarity of submitted documents, such as the pitch deck and founder/team introduction video.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in the accelerator. At the end of the program, the top six businesses will be selected to receive a share of the $24,000 funding prize pool.
Eligible Countries
- Nigeria only, specifically women-led businesses located in Lagos, Abuja, or Abia State.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit the following documents during the online application:
- A valid government-issued ID (National ID Card, International Passport, or Voter’s Card).
- Company registration certificate (CAC or equivalent proof of business registration).
- A compelling pitch deck (PDF or PPT format) outlining the business, market opportunity, and growth strategy.
- A 3-minute introduction video (MP4 format) showcasing the founder and/or team, explaining the business and its impact.
Benefits of the AfriLabs RevUp Women Enterprise Development Programme 2025
The programme offers an extensive support package, including:
- A 12-week customized hybrid accelerator, focused on strategic growth, business formalization, and scaling.
- Access to expert mentors, industry leaders, and AfriLabs’ robust pan-African innovation network.
- A share of $24,000 in grant funding awarded to the top six performing businesses.
- Investment readiness support to help participants attract future funding.
- Increased visibility, credibility, and opportunities to showcase the business across Africa.
- Lifelong membership in a vibrant community of like-minded women entrepreneurs across the continent.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to submit your application:
- Prepare your documents:
- Valid government-issued ID
- Company registration certificate
- Pitch deck
- 3-minute team/founder introduction video
- Fill out the online application form on the official RevUp Women Programme portal.
- Upload all required documents carefully and submit before the deadline on 8th August 2025.
Final Thoughts
The AfriLabs RevUp Women Enterprise Development Programme 2025 is more than just funding — it’s a game-changing opportunity to refine your business, build strategic networks, and gain hands-on support from some of Africa’s top innovation leaders. If you’re a passionate woman entrepreneur in Nigeria ready to elevate your startup in E-commerce or Agribusiness, don’t miss this chance to transform your vision into a scalable success story.
Apply today and position your business to thrive and make a lasting impact!
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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