Business coaching program for early stage, women led startups in Nigeria
The SLA High Growth Coaching Program is a 3-month program that provides growth-focused entrepreneurs with coaching and support to scale their businesses. This year’s program, HGCP 2023, is designed to spotlight social enterprises in the Nigerian ecosystem. If you’re a social entrepreneur, this is a unique opportunity to access the support you need to grow your business and make an impact on the market.
HGCP 2023 is a digital program that’s open to women-led businesses across Nigeria. When you participate in the program, you’ll receive 3 months of intensive training in business and operational skills. You’ll also get access to
To be eligible for the HGCP 2023, you must be running a high-impact business in Nigeria. We’re looking for two categories of entrepreneurs:
Note: Your business must be based in Nigeria or have operations in the country.
| Program dates | May 31 - Sep 15, 2023 |
| Organizer | She Leads Africa |
| Website | Visit website |
| Targets | Nigeria |
| Sectors | Agribusiness, Business services, Clean technology and energy, Creative, media and entertainment, EdTech, Education, Financial services, Fintech, HealthTech, ICT, Real estate, Transport and logistics |
She Leads Africa (SLA) is a global media brand that helps young women achieve their professional dreams by providing expert advice and opportunities for networking. SLA reaches more than 650,000 women across 35+ countries and 5 continents. The brand has been featured in the Financial Times and CNBC Africa, and in December 2016, SLA was the first African startup to ring the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
The process for the HGCP 2023 is simple! Put together a top-notch application package, ace the semi-final interviews, and get selected by the review committee. Get access to 18 masterclasses on crucial business skills with top business experts, every month for the next 3 months. Win exciting rewards to support your business.
The program is open to businesses in any sector or industry-based anywhere in Nigeria.
By participating in the HGCP 2023, you’ll gain access to expert training and support that will help you take your business to the next level. You’ll receive coaching on crucial business skills, including financial management, marketing, and sales. You’ll also get access to a private community of high-achieving founders where you can network and collaborate with like-minded entrepreneurs.
Throughout the program, you’ll receive check-in calls with a personal business coach to help you stay on track and achieve your goals. Monthly virtual support group meetings will also provide opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and collaboration. Bi-weekly graded personalized scorecards will help you track your progress and ensure that you’re making the most of the program.
You’ll also receive support in creating a roadmap of tangible business goals. This will help you to focus on the most important areas of your business and ensure that you’re making progress towards achieving your objectives. Finally, you’ll have access to funding opportunities that can help you to take your business to the next level.
Submit your application! Applications open March 1, 2023, and close May 5, 2023. We will not accept any late submissions. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to develop an action plan for your business with support from your own personal business coach and a community of women to keep you accountable.
You must upload your Pitch Deck / Growth Strategy plan to your VC4A profile in order for your application to be complete. Make sure you join the She Leads Africa community to gain access to our application tips and a free downloadable guide on how to create a BOSS pitch deck.
This 2023 High Growth Coaching Program is run in partnership with the Work in Progress! Alliance – a consortium of Oxfam, Butterfly Works, and VC4A focused on driving job creation and youth employment in Nigeria.
The goal of “Work in Progress!” is to improve the economic prospects of young men and women in Egypt, Nigeria, and Somalia, create jobs and stimulate entrepreneurship by improving the skills of young people, strengthening small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and creating an enabling environment. Work in Progress! Alliance partners include Oxfam, Hanze University, VC4A, and Butterfly Works.