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FCMB Calls Nigerian Women In Tech To Apply For HERccelerate Programme

Are you a woman in tech or interested in becoming one, here is a call from FCMB to all women in tech to apply for HERccelerate Programme 1.0


The HERccelerate Programme 1.0 is on and you can apply, but first pay attention to all am about to say here. The HERccelerate program is here to position women in tech to take up startups for investment and rapid growth, with equity-free funding, knowledge, and resources, all interested participants will get access to potential investors

As announced by First City Monument Bank (FCMB) the opening of applications for its HERccelerate program, a tech accelerator designed to support and empower women-led startups in Nigeria.

The program offers a unique opportunity for female entrepreneurs, among them females in various high institutes in Nigeria, young women with access to the internet and mobile phones to access funding, training, and mentorship.

Powered by the Bank's SheVentures and Hub One innovation hub and implemented by 8thGear Hub and Venture Studio, this initiative aims to equip women-founded startups with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to access funding and grow sustainably in their startup niche, meet their goals and be blessing to our society

Applications for the HERccelerate program, are now open at www.fcmb.com/herccelerate/ and will close on September 30, 2024, so should you be interested. Copy the below link past on any browser and proceed with your application

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Use this link  https://www.fcmb.com/herccelerate/  to apply

The program offers women-led startups in various sectors - including Fintech, Agritech, Healthtech, Education, Edtech, and E-commerce - funding opportunities, among other rewards.

Participants will undergo intensive training, including office hours, field trips to successful local startups, and networking events with accomplished founders.

This comprehensive support system provides access to knowledge, resources, investors, markets, and networks. The accelerator will culminate in a showcase day, where winners will receive grant funding and other exciting benefits, including access to potential investors.

Also, the Managing Director of FCMB, Mrs. Yemisi Edun, highlighted that the HERccelerate program demonstrates the bank's commitment to supporting women-owned tech businesses, particularly SMEs.

She acknowledged the difficulties these businesses often encounter, such as limited access to funding and gender bias. The program, she explained, is designed to address these challenges by providing a platform to encourage innovation and create more funding avenues for female entrepreneurs.

Mrs. Edun urged women in the tech sector to take advantage of this opportunity to grow their businesses and contribute to the tech industry and the broader economy. Nigeria's tech landscape has seen remarkable growth in recent years, with several female-led startups making significant strides across various sectors.

However, they still face challenges hindering their development, such as limited access to funding. In 2023, less than 6% of venture capital investment went to female-led startups.

Through the HERccelerate program, FCMB aims to support and accelerate over 200 women-founded tech startups in the next five years, contributing to a more inclusive and equitable tech ecosystem.

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is a member of FCMB Group Plc. The bank is committed to fostering inclusive and sustainable growth in its communities by building a supportive ecosystem that connects people, capital, and markets, primarily in Nigeria and its diaspora.

Join Africa Choice here for more incentives and please remember: You stand a chance of receiving funding, including a grant at the end of the program so if you are a woman reading this, give this program application a try, copy the link below to apply

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Use this link  https://www.fcmb.com/herccelerate/  to apply

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