The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has announced the opening of applications for the GrowHer Accelerator Program 2026. The program is meant to support women entrepreneurs who run registered and active businesses and are ready to grow their businesses in a sustainable way.
The GrowHer Accelerator Program is designed to help women-owned businesses become stronger. It offers business training, financial support guidance, mentorship, and opportunities to access new markets. The program targets established businesses that want to expand, increase profits, and reach more customers.
Who Can Apply
To qualify, applicants must meet these conditions:
- The applicant must be a woman running a women-led business
- The business must be at least two years old
- The business must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
- All required business permits and certificates must be available
- The business must be located in Abuja (FCT), Niger, Kaduna, Kogi, Nasarawa, Plateau, or Benue State
Benefits of the Program
Selected participants will receive:
- Practical training on how to grow and expand their businesses
- Support to prepare their businesses for funding and investment
- Access to new markets and business partnerships
- Mentorship and learning from experienced business owners
- Help to grow their businesses in a sustainable way
Application Deadline: January 16, 2026.
