Written by Access Bank Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton Season 8 is a women-focused business support programme for women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. The programme will select 120 women-owned businesses for a fully sponsored Mini-MBA, alongside mentorship, networking, business exposure and access to grant funding.
The programme is designed for women who own and operate established businesses and includes a pitch-based selection process. The top 20 participants will be considered for business grants, subject to the programme’s eligibility and selection conditions.
About Access Bank PLC
Access Bank PLC delivers the Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton through the bank’s W Initiative and The W Community. The programme has supported women entrepreneurs since 2019 by combining business learning with mentorship, networking and business development support.
About Access Bank Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton Season 8
Season 8 combines an IFC-certified Mini-MBA with practical support for women-owned businesses. Selected participants will receive business education, mentoring, opportunities for business exposure and access to a network of other women entrepreneurs.
A total of 120 women entrepreneurs in Nigeria will be selected for the fully sponsored Mini-MBA programme. The top 20 participants will proceed for consideration for business grants based on the programme’s qualifying criteria and selection process.
Eligibility And Requirements
- Applicants must be women between 18 and 55 years old.
- Applicants must own at least 50% of the business.
- The business must be registered.
- The business must have operated for more than one year.
- Applicants must have an Access Bank individual or business account number.
- Applicants must complete and submit the application form.
Programme Stages
- Application: Eligible women entrepreneurs submit their applications for consideration.
- Video Pitch: Shortlisted applicants upload a one-minute video pitch about their businesses.
- Selection: Applicants proceed through the selection process based on their qualifying business pitches.
What Selected Participants Receive
- Fully sponsored participation in the Mini-MBA programme.
- IFC-certified Mini-MBA certification.
- Business education and practical learning.
- Mentorship and networking opportunities.
- Business exposure.
- Access to business grants for the top 20 participants, subject to the applicable selection conditions.
Programme Details
- Target participants: Women entrepreneurs in Nigeria
- Number of Mini-MBA participants: 120
- Programme provider: Access Bank PLC
- Programme platform: The W Community under Access Bank’s W Initiative
- Location: Nigeria
Application Information
Eligible applicants can apply through the official Womenpreneur platform. Questions about the programme can be directed to wcares@accessbankplc.com.