Over 120 female tech entrepreneurs in Nigeria are set to benefit from a three-day virtual accelerator programme aimed at boosting early-stage startups led by women.
The initiative, known as the Foundry for HER Bootcamp, is powered by the Aurora Tech Award in partnership with The Nest Innovation Technology Park Ltd. It will run from Oct. 15 to 17, 2025.
The bootcamp is designed to equip women founders with practical tools, expert mentorship, and investor-readiness strategies to help them scale their businesses and overcome common startup challenges.
Speaking on the programme, Isabella Ghassemi-Smith, Head of the Aurora Tech Award, said the bootcamp reflects the organisation’s commitment to supporting bold women founders in emerging markets.
“Nigeria has already proven itself on the global stage through our past winners, and with the Foundry for HER Bootcamp, we’re doubling down, giving early-stage founders the tools, network, and visibility to compete at the highest level,” she said.
The Aurora Tech Award is a global prize established by inDrive to recognise and support women entrepreneurs in IT.
According to organisers, the bootcamp will feature masterclasses led by seasoned investors and ecosystem builders, covering topics such as fundraising, pitching, and market expansion.
Following high interest from women founders across the country, the deadline for applications has been extended to Oct. 9, 2025.
Ravenewsonline reports that nearly 46 per cent of small businesses in Nigeria do not survive past three years, with women founders facing additional barriers to capital and visibility.
Research by African Future Leadership indicates that over 60 per cent of Nigerian startups fail within their first two years, primarily due to leadership shortcomings.
The Foundry for HER Bootcamp aims to reverse this trend by offering targeted support to women-led startups during their most critical growth phase.
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