If you’re a woman in Nigeria running an early-stage business in agribusiness or e-commerce, here’s some exciting news you won’t want to miss.
AfriLabs is calling for applications for the RevUp Women Initiative: Nigeria Edition—a powerful development programme aimed at helping women-led businesses grow, scale, and thrive.
Whether you’re selling fashion online or revolutionizing farming with smart tech, this programme is designed to give you the boost you need—with training, mentorship, funding opportunities, and access to a pan-African innovation ecosystem.
Who Can Apply?
AfriLabs is looking for early-stage women-led businesses in e-commerce or agribusiness, but they’re not just looking for any business.
Your company must be tech-enabled or innovative in how it operates.
E-Commerce Businesses Could Include:
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Online retail brands (like fashion, beauty, or household goods) selling through websites.
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Marketplaces that allow customers to browse, shop, and pay online.
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Digital service platforms such as logistics, education, health, or consulting that rely on online transactions or bookings.
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Subscription-based businesses delivering products or services via digital platforms.
Agribusiness Ventures Could Include:
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Startups using tech for food processing and packaging.
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Agro-logistics or cold chain platforms that streamline farm-to-market movement.
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Precision farming tools using IoT, data, or mobile apps.
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Online platforms for buying/selling farm produce or accessing agricultural inputs.
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Agricultural fintech solutions, such as insurance or loans for farmers.
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Any business offering value-added production or promoting sustainable agritech solutions.
What You’ll Gain
This isn’t just a training programme—it’s a launchpad. Here’s what participants will receive:
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A 12-week hybrid acceleration programme focused on growing your business, expanding your market, and preparing you for investment.
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Access to inspiring female mentors from across the African continent who understand the entrepreneurial journey.
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Increased visibility and connections to funding, investors, and the vast AfriLabs network.
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A chance to win funding, with $24,000 up for grabs:
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$5,000 each for three top-performing founders.
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$3,000 each for three impressive runners-up.
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Opportunities to showcase your business and set it up for long-term scaling.
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A place in a community of driven, innovative African women entrepreneurs.
Don’t Miss the Deadline
Applications close on August 8, 2025, so there’s still time—but don’t wait too long.
If you’re ready to take your business to the next level, this could be your moment.
Let AfriLabs help you grow your dream into something even bigger.