Apply Now: FCMB’s HERCCELERATE Accelerator Program
SheVentures, the women-centric business division of FCMB, in collaboration with FCMB’s innovation hub, Hub One, is proud to introduce FCMB’s HERCCELERATE Accelerator Program. This accelerator initiative is specifically crafted to enhance the prospects of early-stage, high-potential technology startups led by women in Nigeria, facilitating their access to investments and fostering rapid growth.
FCMB’s HERCCELERATE Accelerator Program is committed to equipping selected female entrepreneurs with essential resources, including coaching, grant funding, technological tools, and connections to potential investors. A total of 40 women-led tech startups will be chosen to participate in this inaugural edition of HERCCELERATE. Over the next five years, the program aims to empower as many as 200 women-led tech startups. The first iteration, FCMB’s HERCCELERATE Accelerator Program 1.0, will span a period of five weeks and will conclude with a Demo Day, where five finalists will present their pitches to a distinguished panel for the opportunity to secure grants and additional rewards.
Key Benefits: FCMB’s HERCCELERATE Accelerator Program
– Total grant funding amounting to 1.5 million naira
– Customized training led by industry experts
– Access to discounted technological tools and services, such as Zoho One and Branddrive
– Opportunities to connect with potential investors
– Ongoing support
– Access to SheVentures’ low-interest and zero-interest loan options
– Inclusion in SheVentures programs and networks
– Utilization of FCMB’s Open Banking infrastructure (APIs, etc.)
– Possibility of strategic partnerships with FCMB
– Access to Hub One’s coworking facilities, community, and partner network
Program Timeline:
– Application period: September 6th – September 30th
– Participant assessment and selection: September 30th – October 11th
– Acceleration program duration: October 14th – November 15th (5 weeks)
– Demo Day: November 29th/30th
Application – FCMB’s HERCCELERATE Accelerator Program
- For details visit the official webpage of FCMB’s HERCCELERATE Accelerator Program.
- Deadline is September 30, 2024
