The Federal Government, through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has opened applications for the third cohort of the IgniteHER Boot Camp, an initiative designed to help Nigerian women entrepreneurs expand their businesses.
The programme is being implemented in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). It targets Nigerian women who are founders or co-founders of technology-enabled or innovation-driven ventures.
According to the call for applications, IgniteHER Cohort 3 is a national boot camp created to equip women entrepreneurs with the skills, networks and opportunities needed to grow and scale their businesses.
The initiative offers female business owners an opportunity to improve how they operate, develop innovative solutions and position their ventures for growth. It also aims to strengthen women’s participation in Nigeria’s digital and innovation ecosystem.
NITDA’s earlier IgniteHER cohorts focused on capacity building in areas such as digital skills, business development, innovation management and investor readiness. The partnership with JICA reflects Japan’s support for women-led entrepreneurship and inclusive digital development in Nigeria.
The latest application notice invites Nigerian female founders and co-founders whose ventures are technology-enabled or driven by innovation. Women who meet this description may apply to build stronger business networks and gain practical support for expansion.
The programme is presented as a boot camp and business-development opportunity, not a direct cash grant. Applicants should check the application website for the full eligibility conditions, selection process and closing date before submitting.
How to apply
Interested applicants should visit the official IgniteHER website at https://www.igniteher.ng and follow the instructions for Cohort 3. Applicants should provide accurate information about themselves and their businesses, and review all requirements before submitting and upload all supporting documents requested online.