Female Founders
& Funders III

Fund Her Future

Lagos Innovates flagship programme supporting female-led startups in Lagos with mentorship, investor readiness support, and ecosystem connections.

Applications close April 4, 2026

Breaking Barriers to Success

Women founders face significant barriers to capital, mentorship, and networks. This programme provides structured support to help female founders strengthen their ventures and become investment-ready.

What You'll Gain

Everything you need to scale your venture

Expert-Led Masterclasses

Weekly sessions led by experienced founders and industry experts.

Dedicated Mentorship

One-on-one guidance from ecosystem leaders.

Investment Readiness Support

Support refining business models, financial planning and investor pitching.

Ecosystem Connections

Access to investors, partners and ecosystem stakeholders.

Demo Day Exposure

Pitch opportunity at the Omniverse Africa Summit.

6-Week Journey

Structured path from foundation to investor-ready

1

Orientation & Venture Positioning

Foundation setting and strategic positioning of your venture.

2

Product Development & Customer Validation

Building products that customers actually want.

3

Business Model & Revenue Strategy

Creating sustainable and scalable business models.

4

Financial Planning & Investment Readiness

Understanding financials and preparing for investment.

5

Pitch Development & Investor Engagement

Crafting compelling pitches and engaging investors.

6

Demo Day Preparation

Final preparations for the big pitch at Omniverse Africa Summit.

Who Should Apply

Female founders building scalable startups across sectors

Target Sectors

FinTech HealthTech EdTech AgriTech Artificial Intelligence Climate & Sustainability Digital Commerce Mobility Creative Technology

Eligibility Criteria

Founded or co-founded by a woman

Has product or MVP

Solving a clear market problem

Shows potential for growth and scalability

Important Dates

Mark your calendar

Applications Open

March 8

2026

Deadline!

Applications Close

April 4

2026

Cohort Announced

April 15

2026

Programme Starts

6 Weeks

Intensive

Demo Day

June 2026

Omniverse Summit

Demo Day at Omniverse Africa Summit

Pitch your vision to key decision-makers

Venture Capital Firms

Top VCs seeking investment opportunities

Angel Investors

Individual investors looking for the next big idea

Corporate Innovation Leaders

Corporates exploring partnerships

Ecosystem Stakeholders

Key players in the startup ecosystem

Our Partners

Supporting female founders together

Lagos Innovates (LSETF)

Lagos Innovates (LSETF)

Afriglocal VC

Afriglocal VC

Frequently Asked Questions

Female founders or co-founders with a product or MVP, solving a clear market problem with potential for growth and scalability across sectors like FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, AgriTech, AI, Climate Tech, Digital Commerce, Mobility, and Creative Technology.

The programme runs for 6 weeks with weekly masterclasses, one-on-one mentorship sessions, and culminates in a Demo Day at the Omniverse Africa Summit in June 2026.

The programme is hybrid, combining virtual sessions for flexibility with in-person meetups and mentorship opportunities. Demo Day at Omniverse Africa Summit will be in-person.

After completing the programme, you'll have ongoing access to the Lagos Innovates ecosystem, continued mentorship opportunities, investor connections made during Demo Day, and become part of a growing community of female founders supporting each other.

Ready to Fund Your Future?

Join the next cohort of female founders transforming ideas into investment-ready ventures.

Applications close April 4, 2026

Apply Now

Questions? Contact us at info@lagosinnovates.ng