Nigeria's IgniteHER Cohort 3 Targets Women-Led Tech Businesses

The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has announced the launch of applications for the third group of the IgniteHER Boot Camp.  The program is intended to empower and assist women entrepreneurs in building and growing their business ventures.

The programme, which is conducted in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), targets women entrepreneurs who have founded or co-founded technology-enabled or innovation-based businesses. This group is expected to empower women entrepreneurs by equipping them with practical business skills, networking connections and opportunities to develop their businesses. Through this, female entrepreneurs will be able to enhance their business capabilities and lay the necessary foundation for future success.

Key Highlights:

• NITDA and JICA open applications for the third IgniteHER Boot Camp
• The programme supports Nigerian women founders of technology-driven businesses
• Participants gain business skills, networks and opportunities to scale their ventures

The IgniteHER Boot Camp returns for its next installment in an effort to boost the entrepreneurial capability of women building solutions using technology in their ventures. Over the course of two weeks, the boot camp will train and mentor women leaders on how to refine their concepts and create scalable businesses. The increased reach will enable more women entrepreneurs in the North East, North West, South East and South South geopolitical regions of Nigeria.

Aside from developing business in an individual capacity, IgniteHER is also focused on increasing women’s participation in Nigeria’s digital economy and innovations ecosystem. Through providing female entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge necessary to build technology-based solutions, IgniteHER hopes to promote innovation and sustainable business while increasing opportunities for female entrepreneurs.

Previous cohorts have tackled issues related to entrepreneurship such as digital skills development, business development, and innovation management and investor readiness. This has helped participants in navigating the complexities of running a business.

The joint partnership between Nigeria and Japan showcases their continuous effort towards enhancing the capabilities of women-owned businesses and ensuring digital inclusion in the society. In projects like IgniteHER, the two parties work toward empowering women entrepreneurship, fostering innovation and providing opportunities for existing and upcoming women entrepreneurs.

The third cohort is aimed at Nigerian women who own or are co-owners of firms that use technology or are innovation-oriented. Entrepreneurs who have technology-based innovations or business solutions are invited to apply for the program. Prospective participants should examine the guidelines of the programme to see if their firms qualify for entry into the program.

Interested and eligible applicants are encouraged to visit the official IgniteHER website where they will be able to get the application portal for the third cohort. They will be able to go through the program information and apply.