BGF Launchpad Program for Female Entrepreneurs 2022

BGF Launchpad Program for Female Entrepreneurs 2022

Launchpad is a 9-week learning programme designed to support Black women founders to succeed in entrepreneurship and connect them to the venture capital ecosystem.

The programme will offer expert-led sessions, a supportive community of experienced Black founders and investors, as well as funding opportunities

About Black Girl Fest (BGF)

BGF is a global brand building projects with purpose to help create a better future for our community. Projects include; The Club, BGF Academy, BGF Creative Fund, The Black Girl Festival + much more.

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Launchpad Program

Application Deadline23 Sep 2022
Country to studyNigeria
TypeEntrepreneurs
SponsorBlack Girl Fest (BGF)
GenderMen and Women

Requirements for Launchpad Program Qualification

  • Founded by a Black woman
  • Self-funded or has received less than £250K
  • Based across the UK, Europe and West Africa
  • Already have an initial product
  • Within the following industries; Health tech, Fintech, Hr + Talent, Sass, Retail + eCommerce, Data + design, Deep tech
  • At least part-time in the business

Eligible to Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs around the World

Interview date, Process and Venue for Launchpad Program

  • All modules will take place online except for the launch event and showcase graduation.
  • Programme Launch Event – Thursday 6th October 6 -9 pm
  • Intro to VC: 101 on Fundraising – Tuesday 11th October 6-8 pm
  • Getting Started: Visualising the Mission – Thursday 13th October 6-8 pm
  • Setting Milestones for Developing all Parts of a Business – Thursday 20th October 6-8 pm
  • Developing your Product and Finding Product-Market Fit – Thursday 27th October 6-8 pm
  • Designing and Executing your Sales Strategy – Thursday 10th November 6-8 pm
  • Budgeting: Business Plan and Financial Models – Thursday 17th November 6-8 pm
  • The Team: Hiring & Company Culture – Thursday 24th November 6-8 pm
  • Showcase Graduation – Wednesday 7th December 6-10 pm

Application Deadline

September 23, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Black Girl Fest (BGF) on docs.google.com to apply

For more details, visit BGF website.


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