AfriLabs, backed by Visa Foundation, has launched the RevUp Women Initiative – Nigeria Edition, an enterprise-development programme designed to accelerate early-stage, women-led startups and SMEs in Agribusiness and E-commerce.
Programme Overview
- Format: 12-week hybrid accelerator combining virtual sessions and in-person events.
- Cohort size: 150 women entrepreneurs across Lagos, Abuja and Abia.
- Focus sectors:
- Agribusiness – tech-enabled farming, processing, logistics, ag-fintech, etc.
- E-commerce – online retail, marketplaces, digital service providers, subscription models.
Key Benefits
- Tailored capacity-building modules on growth, market expansion and investment readiness.
- Access to a pan-African network of female mentors and the wider AfriLabs ecosystem.
- Visibility to investors and funding channels.
- Funding pool: $24 000 awarded to six standout participants
- $5 000 each for three first-place winners
- $3 000 each for three runners-up
- Opportunities to showcase businesses during and after the programme.
Eligibility
- Women-led startups or SMEs registered and operating in Nigeria.
- Early-stage businesses in Agribusiness or E-commerce are using technology or innovative models.
Application Timeline
- Applications open: 11 July 2025
- Deadline: 8 August 2025 (23:59 GMT+1)
How to Apply
- Complete the online form at the official programme page (revupwomen.com/call-for-application).
- Prepare business registration documents and basic company information for submission.
By combining capacity building, mentorship and targeted grant funding, the RevUp Women Initiative gives Nigerian female founders a structured pathway to scale their ventures and deepen their impact within high-growth sectors. Interested entrepreneurs are encouraged to review the full call details and submit applications before the 8 August 2025 deadline