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N2,000,000 (~$1,200 USD) for winner; in-kind support (training, mentorship, media exposure) for all participants
4-month accelerator program identifying, supporting and funding the next generation of Nigeria's brightest female entrepreneurs. Includes bootcamp, masterclasses, mentorship, and culminates in a demo day pitch to investors and media. Winner receives N2 million.
Cash Prize
Winner receives N2,000,000 (~$1,200 USD)
Bootcamp
1-week in-person bootcamp in Lagos with SLA team and top Nigerian business experts
Masterclasses
15 masterclasses on crucial business skills over 3 months
Investor Exposure
Demo day presentation to local and international investors and media
Travel & Accommodation
Transport and accommodation covered for participants outside Lagos
Mentorship
Access to Nigeria's leading business personalities and operational experts
Community
Access to SLA's 200K+ network of ambitious African women
SLA Accelerator
4-month program with 1-week in-person bootcamp in Lagos, 15 masterclasses over 3 months on crucial business skills, culminating in demo day pitch to investors and media.
SLA BoostHer
Personalized coaching, skill-building training, and supportive community program with self-paced courses and expert-led masterclasses for women entrepreneurs.
Ambitious Nigerian female entrepreneurs building scalable businesses in any sector. Strong emphasis on commitment to the full 4-month program. Looking for founders who can benefit from structured training, mentorship, and investor exposure.
Access to SLA alumni network, ongoing community support through BoostHer program, media features in local and international outlets, continued mentorship connections.
Prize amount (N2M) is modest in USD terms (~$1,200) — value is primarily in training, mentorship, and network access; Nigeria-only — not pan-Africa despite brand name; Program structure changes between cohorts — verify current format before applying
The real value is the network and training, not the cash prize. The bootcamp week and masterclasses provide hands-on access to top Nigerian business operators. Past participants highlight investor connections made at demo day as the most impactful outcome. No application fee and all travel costs covered.
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