Applications are currently open for the African Fashion FundLab Fellowship 2026, a fully funded business development fellowship for established fashion entrepreneurs in Nigeria. The program is designed to help participants strengthen their businesses by improving operations, financial management, investment readiness, and long-term growth strategies. Through expert-led training, practical tools, and mentorship, fellows will gain the knowledge needed to build resilient fashion businesses, access funding opportunities, and scale sustainably.
Program Objectives
• Understand how to grow a fashion business, increase revenue, and build a sustainable business model.
• Learn how to position a fashion business for investment and attract potential investors.
• Gain practical knowledge of bookkeeping, financial management, regulatory compliance, and legal business structures.
Benefits
• Participate in a fully funded business development fellowship.
• Receive expert mentorship and practical business support tailored to fashion entrepreneurs.
• Build investment readiness and strengthen business operations for sustainable growth.
• Receive a certificate upon successful completion of the fellowship.
Eligibility Criteria
• Own a registered fashion business in Nigeria.
• Have operated the business for at least three years.
• Be available to attend all fellowship sessions in person in Lagos, Nigeria.
Application Details
• Application Deadline: 24 July 2026 (11:59 PM WAT / GMT+1)
For more information about the fellowship and to submit an application, visit the official African Fashion FundLab Fellowship website.