Deadline: August 8, 2025
The RevUp Women Initiative: Nigeria Edition 2025 is now open for applications! Designed to empower female entrepreneurs in Nigeria, this 12-week hybrid acceleration programme is a game-changer for women-led businesses in agribusiness and e-commerce.
Following a successful pan-African rollout, this Nigeria-specific edition is now targeting female entrepreneurs in Lagos, Abuja, and Abia State, providing them with access to funding, training, mentorship, and growth opportunities.
About the RevUp Women Initiative: Nigeria Edition 2025
The RevUp Women Initiative: Nigeria Edition 2025 is spearheaded by AfriLabs, with support from the Visa Foundation. It builds on the initiative’s strong track record across Africa, where 459 women entrepreneurs were previously supported, 2,426 jobs created, and ten founders awarded $10,000 each in funding.
This edition seeks to deepen the impact in Nigeria by focusing on two key sectors: e-commerce and agribusiness, offering direct support to 150 women-led businesses.
Who Should Apply?
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a female entrepreneur owning at least 51% of the business and holding the position of CEO or equivalent
- Business must be registered in Nigeria, and operate within Lagos, Abuja, or Abia State
- Operate in either agribusiness or e-commerce
- Have a viable product or service already in the market
- Business must have been in operation for at least 3 years
- Provide proof of existing sales and growth potential
Programme Benefits
Successful applicants to the RevUp Women Initiative: Nigeria Edition 2025 will gain:
- A share of the $24,000 funding pool, including:
- 3 grants of $5,000 each for first-place winners
- 3 grants of $3,000 each for runners-up
- Access to intensive enterprise development training
- Tailored mentorship from industry experts
- Visibility within the AfriLabs network and opportunities for investment
- Exposure to scale-up ecosystems across Africa
Key Dates
- Application Opens: 11 July 2025
- Application Deadline: 8 August 2025
Ensure you prepare your documents early and submit before the closing date.
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and upload the following:
- Government-issued ID (National ID, international passport, or voter’s card)
- Certificate of Business Registration
- Pitch deck (in PDF or PowerPoint format)
- Introduction video (maximum of 3 minutes, MP4 format) highlighting the founder and the core team
How to Apply
To take part in the RevUp Women Initiative: Nigeria Edition 2025, complete the application through the official portal:
👉 Read more about the programme here
Why You Should Apply
This initiative is part of a broader effort to promote inclusive economic development in Africa. With over 50,000 women supported, nearly 152,000 jobs created, and over $100 million in funding leveraged, the RevUp Women Initiative has proven its commitment to uplifting women-led businesses.
The partnership between AfriLabs and the Visa Foundation ensures participating startups benefit from world-class mentorship, access to investors, and practical business skills.
Final Thoughts
The RevUp Women Initiative: Nigeria Edition 2025 is more than a funding opportunity—it’s a launchpad for visionary women in e-commerce and agribusiness looking to scale their impact and operations. With financial support, business training, and strategic mentorship on offer, this is the kind of initiative that transforms not just businesses but entire communities.
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Contact grantsdatabase.org for proposal drafting, refining and review.
