Lagos Innovates Female Founders & Funders III Programme for female founders (₦9M+ in Prizes)

Programme Description

The Female Founders & Funders III programme is designed for female founders building innovative startups across Lagos State. It’s a 6-week intensive programme designed to support female-founded startups in Lagos with expert mentorship, investment readiness training, and direct access to investors and ecosystem partners. The programme is hybrid, with weekly sessions taking place in Lagos and options for virtual participation where applicable.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be founded or co-founded by a woman
• Have a working product or MVP
• Be solving a clear market problem
• Be operating or planning to operate in Lagos

Benefits

The programme offers:

Expert Mentorship

Weekly one-on-one guidance from experienced founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders to accelerate growth.

Investor Readiness

Support refining pitch decks, financial models, and investor engagement strategies to attract capital.

Network Access

Curated connections to VCs, angel investors, corporate partners, and ecosystem stakeholders.

Application Process

Applications are now open.

Application Timeline

• 8 March 2026: Applications Open
• 4 April 2026: Application Deadline
• 15 April 2026: Cohort Announcement
• 6 Weeks: Programme Duration (Starting April 2026)
• June 2026: Investor Showcase

Funding Details

The programme offers ₦9M+ in prizes.